Advisor, Governance and Strategic Directions

As an Advisor, Governance and Strategic Directions for the Ontario Credit Union, you contribute to strategic planning, strategic intelligence, and performance monitoring, as well as the identification of service improvement opportunities and the design of business strategies and solutions related to transformation initiatives within Desjardins Group. You play a leadership and trusted-advisor role in complex and innovative strategic initiatives, requiring a comprehensive understanding of business and organizational challenges. In this capacity, you formulate high–value-added recommendations and collaborate closely with numerous stakeholders, acting as a resource person and coach for decision-making bodies. The ideal candidate is recognized for strong strategic thinking, planning abilities, and organizational skills. They demonstrate a high level of autonomy in managing complex mandates and are comfortable operating in environments marked by uncertainty and ambiguity. With strong analytical and synthesis skills, they are able to bring forward new perspectives and quickly identify strategic issues. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and coordinating analyses, presentations, and executive summaries for senior management and decision-making bodies;
• Acting as a subject-matter expert and leader within your field of practice by advising and supporting teams in the positioning, planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic mandates;
• Contributing to the development, evolution, and implementation of policies, standards, models, and programs that support strategic projects and mandates;
• Monitoring regulatory developments in Ontario, assessing their impacts, and supporting management in maintaining sustainable relationships with regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance with requirements;
• Working with various FCDQ units to ensure proper consideration of CDO-specific requirements and alignment of interventions;
• Participating in the planning and management of unit priorities, including work organization, resource allocation, coordination of deliverables, and the efficient use of practices and tools, in alignment with Desjardins Group’s cooperative values.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including at least two years in partnership management;
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Knowledge of regulations related to banking activities;
• Knowledge of the various support functions within Desjardins Group.

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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