General information
Entity
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors.
Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services.
CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024)
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities..
Reference
2026-107895
Publication date
27/01/2026
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Operations
Job title
Permanent Controls & Operational Risk Analyst
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
03/03/2026
Management position
No
Job summary
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole, dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing and issuer services.
Within CACEIS (Canada) Asset Servicing Limited, the Permanent Controls & Operational Risk Analyst will join the Support Fonctions department (Compliance, Legal and Operational Risk / Permanent Controls), in charge of steering and controlling the operational risks of the company as a second line of defence (2LOD).
Aa a Permanent Controls & Operational Risk Analyst, you contribute to the deployment and update of a permanent control and operational risk management system compliant with regulatory requirements as well as Credit Agricole group standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyse operational incidents in collaboration with operational teams and the first line of defence (1LOD), and write analytical notes for significant incidents;
- Support Group Operational Risk team for the reporting of significant incidents to Credit Agricole Group’s Risk Management Business line;
- Follow and challenge action plans aiming at reducing operational risks;
Contribute to the identification and mapping of risks, as well as the implementation of monitoring indicators for major risks; - Participate to the annual update of the risk mapping, or update following significant organisational changes;
- Carry out permanent and/or periodic second level controls (2.2);
- Evaluate the relevance, implementation and effectiveness of the controls of the first line of defence (1LOD);
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, dashboards and synthesis for the management;
- Participate in the drafting and presentation of analyses and summary notes to the governance committees (Risk and Compliance Management Committee, or other committees), including root cause analyses of operational incidents.
Supplementary Information
This position offers cross-functional exposure to CACEIS’ activities, a key role in the risk management system and numerous interactions with all the departments of the entity, both at local and Group level.
Additional information
Why join us?
- A key role in risk management
You will hold a key position within the entity’s risk governance structure, with a second line of defence positioning offering a genuine challenge and advisory role to the operational teams. - A transversal vision of CACEIS’ activities
This position allows for the development of a comprehensive understanding of the various professions within CACEIS (operations, IT, finance, support functions…), through regular interactions with all departments, at local and Group level. - A strong exposure and increased visibility
You will be required to contribute to reports and analyses presented to the management and governance committees, enhancing your visibility and your impact within the organisation. - A lever for professional development
This role offers an opportunity to develop skills related to operational risk management, permanent controls and regulation, and can be seen as a structuring step in a path of evolution within CACEIS or Credit Agricole Group. - A collaborative and expert environment
You will work within a specialized team, in a structured and methodological framework, promoting the sharing of expertise and collaboration with all lines of defence.
Position location
Geographical area
America, Canada
City
Montreal, Quebec
Remote work
occasional
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related experience
Level of minimal experience
3-5 years
Experience
Experience in risk management, audit or Asset Servicing jobs: Fund Services, Market Solutions, Custody and cash clearing services.
Required skills
- Knowledge of asset servicing activities
- Analytical and synthesis skills
- Rigor, priority management
- Ability to cooperate in a team and across departments
Languages
English (Intermediate)
Languages
English/French