Manager, ESG Internal Controls Assessment

Reporting to the Director, Internal Control Assessments, you play a key role in implementing, coordinating and developing the internal control program for ESG disclosure. As Manager, ESG Internal Controls Assessment, you help establish and develop the ESG internal control framework together with business sectors and various governance functions. You lead a team of specialized professionals responsible for assessing internal ESG controls. In this role, you ensure the quality, consistency and efficiency of monitoring activities, while helping sectors design, optimize and document their controls. You collaborate closely with the sustainable development, integrated risk management and finance teams, as well as the sectors responsible for producing ESG information, to ensure the reliability of disclosures and the application of a rigorous risk management and control approach. This role involves a high level of strategic and operational complexity due to various contributors, rapidly changing regulatory requirements and the cross-sector nature of ESG issues. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Manage, mobilize and develop the professionals under your responsibility.
• Develop and maintain the monitoring approach and the annual ESG internal control assessment plan together with relevant contributors.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and validation of key ESG controls using a risk-based approach.
• Guide the planning, coordination and streamlining of control assessment activities to ensure that risks are covered effectively.
• Ensure the quality of work completed, including findings, conclusions and recommendations made to sectors.
• Validate the action plans resulting from assessments and monitor their implementation.
• Present the results, conclusions and monitoring indicators to various governance bodies and relevant stakeholders.
• Help sectors make ongoing improvements to their control environment and develop their ESG internal control capabilities.
• Help develop the ESG internal control program and align it with industry best practices and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Act as a consulting partner for business sectors and control functions to promote proactive management of risks related to ESG disclosure.

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.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including at least seven years in roles related to internal controls, risk management, auditing, regulatory disclosure or governance
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Extensive experience in managing professional teams
• Experience in ESG disclosure, sustainable development, non-financial reporting or ESG certification
• Experience designing, implementing, assessing or monitoring internal controls based on a risk management approach
• Experience in an influential role and in mobilizing contributors from different hierarchical levels in a matrix environment
• Experience in coordinating cross-sector programs involving a number of business sectors
• Experience drafting and presenting documents for an executive level
• Experience in a large professional services firm
• Knowledge of French is required

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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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Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

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