Role Overview
Desjardins is hiring a mid-level Product Owner, Credit Risk. This is a full-time role in Montreal West, Quebec. Part of Desjardins's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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As a Credit risk Product owner, you will be part of the Credit Risk Tools Development team within the Risk Data Governance Administrative Department. As a credit risk product owner, you will oversee three major projects, each supported by two squads, for a total of up to six teams at the same time. The primary project will focus on enhancing credit granting processes for all product types on a shared platform that integrates PowerCurve and Fiserv. The two other projects will be determined based on emerging priorities and may involve credit risk management applications, new products or changes to risk models. You will also represent your unit with internal and external partners and play a key coaching role for data valorization analysts. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Define and carry the product vision
- Manage the backlog for your squads
- Establish the medium- and long-term roadmap for the projects under your responsibility
- Advise partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects
- Help develop, update and apply policies, standards, models, and programs related to your unit’s projects
- Identify and analyze complex issues
- Diagnose issues and make strategic recommendations to internal decision-making bodies
- Serve as a coach for data valorization analysts
- Represent your unit before internal decision-making bodies
- Contribute to strategic directions
- Represent the organization’s interests in agreements or discussions with external partners or organizations
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 a related field
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience working with development teams Ability to understand coding
- Experience working on multiple projects with multidisciplinary teams (IT, risk and business)
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of written and spoken French
- Advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
- Proficiency in the Agile approach
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of PowerCurve, Fiserv or other risk rating calculation engine
Trade Union (If applicable)
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.
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. Just ask!
Job Family
Marketing (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-03-30
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Product Owner, Credit Risk position at Desjardins?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Desjardins. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Product Owner, Credit Risk position at Desjardins located?
This position is based in Montreal West, Quebec. Desjardins has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Product Owner, Credit Risk at Desjardins earn?
Desjardins has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Product Owner, Credit Risk role at Desjardins posted?
This role was posted on March 19, 2026 (81 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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