- Company Name
- Desjardins
- Job Title
- Desjardins, Parcours gestion des risques development program
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Risk Management Development Program – Financial or Non‑Financial Risk Analyst
**Role Summary**
A 12‑month rotational program for recent graduates to serve as a financial or non‑financial risk management analyst. Participants will work with internal risk teams to identify, measure, monitor, and disclose risk exposures, gaining exposure to the full risk management function and preparing for a long‑term career within the organization.
**Expectations**
- Graduation in Spring 2026 from a bachelor’s or master’s program in a relevant discipline (finance, economics, risk management, business, information systems, or related fields).
- Strong academic record and demonstrated involvement in social or academic organizations.
- Fluency in French (required) and good written and spoken English.
- Ability to work independently, contribute to team efforts, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain intellectual curiosity.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Financial Risk Path** –
- Oversee, monitor, and disclose credit, market, counterparty, issuer, interest‑rate, liquidity, and insurance risk exposures.
- Assist in developing quantitative models and reports for risk measurement.
2. **Non‑Financial Risk Path** –
- Identify, assess, and monitor technology, information security, data protection, personal information protection, anti‑money‑laundering, financial crime, and reputation risks.
- Support the creation of controls, policies, and monitoring frameworks.
3. Work cross‑functionally with business and development sectors to ensure risk practices align with the organization’s risk appetite and strategy.
4. Participate in project teams, preparing briefings and presentations for stakeholders.
5. Continuously learn and adapt to evolving regulatory and industry developments related to risk management.
**Required Skills**
- Leadership and teamwork with proven collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Effective communication: written and oral, with capability to synthesize and summarize complex information.
- Proficiency in French (written and spoken); good English proficiency is beneficial.
- Independent problem solving, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability to a dynamic environment.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (conferred Spring 2026) in a relevant field (e.g., finance, economics, business administration, risk management, computer science, or related discipline).
- No specific certifications required; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, CISA) may be advantageous but are not mandatory.