Senior Operational Risk Manager

emergiTEL • Montreal, QC • Full Time

Posted on Fri, May 15, 2026

emergiTEL is hiring a Senior Operational Risk Manager (SVP / Junior Director) for our client in the Investment Banking (Corporate & Investment Banking) industry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $128,000$160,000/year base salary + target bonus (20–25%, based on experience)
Location: Montreal, QC (hybrid)
Job Description (English) Overview
To support the expansion of the bank’s activities in the Americas and increased regulatory expectations linked to its transition to a Class 4 Bank in the U.S., our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Operational Risk Manager. The role sits in the second line of defense (2LoD) and is highly hands-on, with strong exposure to day-to-day operational risk management within a Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) environment.
The position reports functionally to the Head of Operational Risk based in New York and locally to senior management in Montreal. The scope covers both the Canada Branch (light lending activities, approximately 20–25%) and CA Services & Operations (CASO), based in Montreal.
Primary Responsibilities Incident & Loss Management Risk Metrics & Indicators Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) Governance & Committees Leadership & Stakeholder Management Regulatory & Audit Interaction Methodology & Control Testing Candidate Profile Nice to haves:  Description du poste (Français)
Aperçu Responsabilités principales Gestion des incidents et des pertes Indicateurs et mesures de risque Autoévaluations des risques et contrôles (RCSA) Gouvernance et comités Leadership et gestion des parties prenantes Réglementation, audit et tests de contrôle Profil recherché Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.

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