Ann Breault
About Ann Breault
Ann Breault is the Vice President of Operational Risk at Desjardins Group, with over 30 years of experience in various roles within the company.
Current Role at Desjardins Group
Ann Breault is the Vice President of Operational Risk at Desjardins Group. In this role, she oversees the management and mitigation of risks associated with the Group's operations. Her responsibilities include assessing potential operational threats and developing strategies to address these risks. She has been instrumental in shaping the operational risk framework at Desjardins Group since 2016.
Career Progression at Desjardins Group
Ann Breault has built a robust career at Desjardins Group, spanning over 30 years. She began her tenure as an Advisor in Internal and External Audit from 1992 to 2000. She then moved on to become a Team Leader in Financial Control (2000-2004) and Operational Risk (2004-2009). She also served as Program Director of Financial Compliance in 2009, followed by roles as Senior Director in Internal Control, Financial Compliance, and Operational Risk from 2009 to 2016. Since 2016, she has held the position of Vice President of Operational Risk.
Educational Background
Ann Breault completed her education at Université du Québec à Montréal. She earned her Master's in Business Administration between 2002 and 2004. Prior to that, she studied at the same institution from 1989 to 1992. Her academic background provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in risk management, financial compliance, and internal control at Desjardins Group.
Expertise in Financial Compliance and Internal Control
Throughout her career, Ann Breault has accumulated extensive experience in financial compliance and internal control. She has held various senior director positions in these areas, where she focused on enhancing the Group's financial compliance mechanisms and internal control protocols. Her expertise in these domains has been influential in governing the financial integrity and regulatory adherence of Desjardins Group.
Contribution to Operational Risk Management
Ann Breault has significantly contributed to operational risk management at Desjardins Group. Since taking up the role of Vice President of Operational Risk, she has been pivotal in refining the Group's strategies and policies to manage operational risks effectively. Her deep understanding of both financial control and operational risk has enabled her to implement robust frameworks that protect the organization from potential operational threats.