EQ Bank | Equitable Bank

Senior Manager, Operational Risk Management

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk identification toolsKey Risk Indicator (KRI) reportingGovernance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) tooloperational risk managementFraud risk managementaudit techniquesregulatory requirementsquantitative analysisproblem-solvingproject management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationmeeting facilitationpresentation skillsorganizational skillstime managementcollaborative workinggoal setting
Certifications
Canadian Risk Management Designation (CRM)Project Management Professional (PMP)