Senior Manager, Operational Risk Management

Role Overview

• Support the business activities related to implementation of various risk identification tools: the new initiative risk assessment (NIRA) and the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
• Evaluate and challenge Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting to validate accuracy and identify trends.
• Lead the development, administration and maintenance of the Bank’s Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) tool (Resolver), identifying system led automation opportunities for current processes and promoting operational efficiencies.
• Provide oversight to the business through assessments, ensuring remediation / action plans are appropriately addressed, monitored, reported and escalated, as necessary.
• Oversee the management of the Operational Risk Event life-cycle
• Responsible for providing effective independent oversight and challenge of the business operations and risk profile to ensure that risks have been appropriately identified and managed.
• Provide guidance, oversight, review and effective challenge of Enterprise issue remediation until closure.
• Provide recommendations on potential emerging risks and significant events which could have a material impact on the successful achievement of corporate objectives.
• Assist with operational risk training programs and program awareness delivery.
• Assist and provide guidance on Fraud risk mgmt., ensuring both 1st and 2nd line have effective risk management programs
• Lead a team of Operational Risk Professionals, with responsibility for the tracking and delivery of BAU activities and driving a collaborative working environment.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, goal setting, and development planning aligned with individual and team objectives.
• Work directly with leads of other Non-Financial risks and ensure programs are integrated and aligned where possible and reporting is cohesive and consolidated

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business administration or commerce complemented by a professional designation in finance or accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in an operational risk and/or information technology risk oversight role in a financial institution.
• Risk Management certification such as, Canadian Risk Management Designation (CRM) would be considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of risk management, compliance matters, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and problem-solving abilities. Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with meeting facilitation abilities and good presentation skills.
• Good organizational, project and time management skills to efficiently deliver concurrent projects with competing priorities. PMP would be considered an asset.
• Experienced in audit or sampling techniques and regulatory/legal requirements of financial institutions.
• Developing knowledge and awareness of the financial industry, risk management practices and regulatory and/or policy changes.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience