Dominique Parizeau
About Dominique Parizeau
Dominique Parizeau is the Directeur Général, Gestion du Portefeuille Grandes Entreprises at Desjardins in Montréal, with a strong background in corporate banking and financial communications.
Current Role at Desjardins
Dominique Parizeau serves as Directeur Général, Gestion du portefeuille Grandes Entreprises at Desjardins Marché des capitaux/Desjardins Capital Market in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Starting this role on July 1, 2019, Parizeau is responsible for managing the substantial portfolio of large enterprise clients. The position emphasizes strategizing, administering, and overseeing significant financial engagements with these enterprises. Her role also includes extensive work in business financing and ensuring the alignment of corporate financial strategies with client needs.
Previous Experience at Financière Banque Nationale
Before joining Desjardins, Dominique Parizeau accumulated extensive experience at Financière Banque Nationale, where she served as Directeur Financement bancaire (Corporate Banking) from 1987 to 2008. Over her 21-year tenure, Parizeau honed her expertise in corporate banking financing, playing a vital role in providing financial solutions and services to corporate clients. Her responsibilities included contract drafting, business process reengineering, and financial analysis, which significantly contributed to her professional growth and understanding of the banking sector.
Educational Background
Dominique Parizeau has a solid academic background that includes completing an MBA at HEC Paris, where she studied Fusions & Acquisitions from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, Parizeau holds an LL.B in Droit (Law) from Université de Sherbrooke, earned between 1982 and 1985. Her education has equipped her with substantial knowledge and skills in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and financial analysis, underpinning her professional expertise in corporate banking and business development.
Expertise and Specializations
Dominique Parizeau specializes in multiple key areas including corporate banking financing, business development, negotiation, and financial analysis. Her professional strengths extend to communication, analytical and synthesis skills, and financial communications within companies or consulting firms. Additionally, she has significant experience in corporate secretarial duties and contract drafting, making her a well-rounded expert in managing and navigating complex financial landscapes for large enterprises.