At Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG), risk management is essential to delivering on our strategy and achieving sustainable business growth. As Director, Risk Officer, Property and Casualty Insurance, you act as a trusted strategic partner to the sector’s executives and leaders. You help integrate an independent second line of defence perspective into the organization’s most important decisions, while promoting sound, informed risk-taking that is aligned with business objectives.

Reporting to the Vice‑President and Chief Risk Officer, you will play a key role in supporting business sectors, monitoring non‑financial risks and advancing risk management practices within one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurers. You will be closely involved with issues related to DGIG’s growth, transformations, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives. Your ability to influence and create strong partnerships, combined with your in-depth understanding of the sector’s activities, priorities, and risks, will be essential in this role.

Support the Vice‑President and Chief Risk Officer in their interactions with the various governance bodies. Ensure the operational risk appetite framework for the sector is kept up to date and maintain the relevance of monitoring indicators to enable proactive decision‑making. Promote an integrated view of risks that enables links to be established between strategic, financial, operational and regulatory issues.

Support business teams in identifying, assessing and managing risks, while conducting an objective review of key issues and intervening in the event of significant gaps or governance concerns. Participate in risk analyses for acquisitions, partnerships, major projects and organizational transformations. Assess risks associated with recent products, growth initiatives and significant changes affecting the sector’s activities.





Represent the Risk Management function in relevant decision‑making committees and governance forums. Support the evolution and effectiveness of the sector’s risk governance, notably by preparing risk‑related communications and disclosures. Foster a risk management culture by developing a common understanding of the issues and encouraging the adoption of best practices within the organization.

Provide leadership, engage employees and develop talent to maintain a high‑performing team that is adapted to the evolving needs of the risk function. Contribute to advancing and raising the profile of risk management by fostering collaboration, innovation and the development of expertise across the organization. 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 Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, law, insurance or a related field Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, financial services or a complex regulated environment Knowledge of French is required 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 Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Networks, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process.

📌 Director, Risk Officer, Property and Casualty Insurance (Montreal)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Montreal