Senior Group Risk Specialist
The Senior Group Risk Specialist provides a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders. Leads and supports the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and leading related management activities to mitigate enterprise and / or business-wide risk exposures for key business segment of the Bank or functional area. May provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices.
Our team currently operates under a hybrid work model, with employees expected to work in the office two days per week. Starting in November 2025, this expectation will increase to four days per week. Please note that, due to limited office space, the exact timing of this transition may vary depending on availability and individual circumstances.
Depth and scope :
- Recognized as top level expert within the company and requires significant in-depth and / or breadth of expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
- Senior specialist providing advisory services to executives, business segment leaders and governs requirements for own work
- Integrates knowledge of the enterprise function's or business segment's strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas of expertise
- Anticipates emerging business trends and regulatory / risk issues as a basis for recommending large-scale product, technical, functional or operations improvements
- Serves as a source of expert advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead team(s) of related specialists / experts
- Advises on execution strategy and leads the development and deployment of functional programs or initiatives within own field or across multiple specialties
- Solves unique and ambiguous problems with broad impact; typically oversees standards, controls and operating methods that have significant financial and operational impact within the context of own field
- Requires innovative thinking to develop new solutions
- Impacts the technical or functional direction and resource allocation of part of an enterprise function or business segment
- Works within general policies and industry guidelines
- Engages stakeholders to take action; serves as a source of expert advice, influences change; frames information in a broader context
- Provides leadership guidance, makes recommendations and collaborates with business to ensure solutions meet the business needs on a complex project or program
- Identifies and leads problem resolution for project / program complex requirements related issues at all levels
Education & Experience :
Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and / or10+ years relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and / or area of discipline to deliver objective guidance and independent challenge on initiatives.Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigationKnowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trendsAbility to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadershipSkill in mentoring and coachingSkill in using advanced analytical software tools, data analysis methods and specialized reporting techniquesAdvanced ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program / project activities to ensure completion of initiativesAbility to make an impact, influence, and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skillsSkill in using computer applications including MS OfficeAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written formAbility to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functionsAbility to work successfully as a member of a team and independentlyAbility to exercise sound judgement in making decisionsAbility to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlinesAbility to handle confidential information with discretionPreferred Qualifications :
Strong understanding of data and metricsFinance risk experienceExperience working with StakeholdersCustomer Accountabilities :
Leads the development and / or implementation of specific standards, policies and / or processes that identify, report on and mitigate operational (or all major) risk exposures within the businessProactively analyzes potential risks and ensures escalation of key risks to appropriate areas and / or executive review with business executive findings and action plans to mitigate and manage these risksEstablishes and provides on-going analysis and reporting on operational risk and / or other major risk categories as applicable to own business or functional area, and reviews findings and action plans with business leaders to mitigate and manage key issuesCoordinates and / or guides activities relating to core operational risk disciplines / programs including, Risk & Control Self-Assessment, Business Continuity Management, Outsourcing & Vendor Management, Regulatory Compliance (e.g. CDIC, AML, Privacy, IDA, CBA, SOX, Basel etc.)Supports enterprise-wide operational risk escalation, review and approval processes, data management, policies and risk assessment processesDirects the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and facilitate communication and resolution of risk issues among other business segments where applicableMay be accountable for managing ancillary operational risk areas (e.g. BCM / incident management, outsourcing / vendor management, fraud aggregation and assessment, Basel implementation / capital analysis, change management, Privacy, AML, LCM and other regulatory issues), in addition to core functionsMay be responsible for providing support for other major risk areas (e.g. Market, Credit, Reputational and / or Regulatory risks etc.)May be a point of contact for guidance in the monitoring / reporting of compliance, management, and strategic initiativesProvides broad / deep commentary in support of the development / maintenance / oversight of policies / procedures / practices, as requiredShareholder Accountabilities :
Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business areaEnsures respective programs / policies / practices are well managed, meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business prioritiesConsistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriateEnsures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situationsConducts internal and external research projects; supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audienceConducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations and assess the effectiveness of programs / policies / practicesMonitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities existLeads / facilitates and / or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk / governance issuesActively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and / or oversight functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and / or regulatory requirementsKeeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impactsMaintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetiteEmployee / Team Accountabilities :
Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interestProvides thought leadership and / or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unitKeeps current on emerging trends / developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniquesParticipates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own teamKeeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activitiesContributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practicesLead