Senior Director – Subsidiary Risk Governance

Attendance Hybrid Job number 33646 Category Manager Status: Permanent Type of Contract Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time? Full-Time Posting date 10-Jun-2026 Area(s) of interest: Risk management Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Director (Directrice) – Subsidiary Risk Governance in the Risk Management team at National Bank means acting as a strategic leader in governance. This role allows you to have a positive impact on the organization by strengthening how risks are integrated into decision-making, risk governance, and executive reporting. You play a key role in aligning risk priorities with business strategy while ensuring clarity, rigor, and value in governance practices.

Your role

• Translate the organization's risk framework into clear governance practices adapted to subsidiaries

• Lead the development and evolution of risk governance frameworks across subsidiaries

• Produce clear, concise, and decision-oriented reporting for senior management and the Board

• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate, challenge, and align risk-related information and priorities

• Ensure governance activities and policies are aligned with key risks and business objectives

• Support continuous improvement of governance practices to enhance effectiveness and oversight

Your team

The Risk Management sector consists of specialists who work in an agile, rigorous, and collaborative manner to ensure the organization maintains strong governance and risk oversight in a constantly evolving environment.

Within the Risk Management team, you are part of a group of professionals dedicated to strengthening governance practices and supporting strategic decision-making. You report to a senior leader in the function. Our team stands out for its strong collaboration, strategic influence, and ability to simplify complex risk topics.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Hold a master's degree in risk management, finance, administration, or a related field

• Experience in risk governance, subsidiary governance, or enterprise risk frameworks

• Experience with executive or board-level reporting

• Ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new technologies

• Experience working in environments requiring strong governance and oversight Languages: English, French Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec. Skills

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Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Risk Management Stress Management Business Alignment Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategic Vision Strategy Execution Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and family assistance program * Preferential banking services * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic
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