Sr Director, Sustainable Finance Research

3 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada Global Risk Institute Full time

The CompanyThe Global Risk Institute (GRI) is a premier organization that defines thought leadership in risk management for the financial industry. GRI brings together leaders from the financial services industry, academia, and government to draw actionable insights on risks globally.The organization was founded in 2010 as a result of efforts by the financial industry and the Governments of Canada and the Province of Ontario to build capacity to manage and prevent risks within Canada’s financial institutions and to build a global profile for the industry.Through engagement activities with its member institutions, GRI builds integrated risk management capacity for private and public sector professionals. It also acts as a hub, stimulating evidence-based debate amongst financial services professionals, regulators, industry practitioners and academics engaged in risk. GRI has become the leading forum for ideas, engagement and emerging trends in risk management in the financial services sector and is well positioned for the future. Through ongoing growth in its partnerships, membership and programming, GRI continues to build strong connections, provide critical research, education and events for risk leaders globally.Key Pointers:GRI’s objectives are to:Build risk management capacity in the financial services industryLeverage our convening capability to foster effective conversations among the public and private financial sectorsDeepen and broaden our collective understanding of financial industry risks through research, education, and eventsContinue to expand our financial industry membership reach and engagement, while building our brand in risk managementGRI has become the leading forum for ideas, engagement and emerging trends in risk management in the financial services sector and is well positioned for the future. Through ongoing growth in its partnerships, membership and programming, GRI continues to build strong connections, provide critical research, education and events for risk leaders globally.Purpose of the PositionThe Senior Director, Sustainable Finance (SDSF) will ensure GRI and its members are at the forefront of developing the knowledge and willingness needed to mobilize financial services toward a sustainable economic future and the transition to a climate-smart economy. The SDSF will produce and advance the understanding climate-related risks are a source of financial risk and how to manage those risks.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Director will be a team player with a proven ability to collaborate with eminent researchers and thought leaders from different backgrounds.Build GRI’s value through our Sustainable Finance activitiesDevelop and implement GRI’s strategic plan to advance sustainable finance, with a five-year outlook and aligned with the organization’s overall strategyThrough ongoing dialogue, ensure that this strategy remains current in light of events and changing circumstances within the financial service sectorEstablish a deep understanding of member needs and perspectives in sustainable finance, facilitate peer learning and elevate member voices on sustainable financePosition GRI as a central coordination point and facilitator of dialogue on sustainable finance among members and external stakeholders on priorities for action, and pursue influential international partnership opportunitiesChampion GRI’s thought leadership on sustainable finance, and ensure content is widely available externallyEnsure cutting edge content on sustainable finance is available through GRI’s training and capacity building programsAmplify the research program to contribute new data and information looking at both risks and opportunity related to climate risk and a transition to a low carbon economyServe as a spokesperson/ambassador for GRI in national and international forums on sustainable finance in Financial ServicesContribute to the overall general management and development of the GRI and its staffProduce innovative and original research supporting GRI’s Sustainable Finance research agendaHelp build GRI’s research profile through:Building out GRI’s key research capabilities by oversight of the production of Sustainable Finance research deliverablesSpeaking in GRI’s programs and in non-GRI events and conferencesEngaging with GRI members and key stakeholders on GRI sustainable research related mattersEnhance GRI’s participation in research conferences, workshops, panel/roundtable discussions and international eventsIdentify potential research partners at prominent universities and other research organizationsAdminister GRI’s internal Sustainable Finance research portfolioPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to act as advocate and spokesperson on sustainable finance for GRI and financial service sector risk managementCoordinate GRI’s sustainable finance teamYEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORSRefresh GRI’s Sustainable Finance Strategy which will align with GRI’s focus and objectivesFurther establish GRI as a thought leader on sustainable finance in financial servicesLeverage the GRI brand to enhance the world’s impression of Canada’s financial sector and its sustainable finance expertise.Experience and Professional QualificationsCandidates will require a broadly-based and integrated understanding of sustainable finance and risk and its implications for both the financial system as a whole and for individual players, as well as the ability to communicate research findings in ways that inform and engage decision makers.Success in the role of Senior Director, Research will require:Deep experience with sustainable finance research and its productionStrong network in sustainable financeAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of people, from academics to executives and board members at major financial institutionsAbility to work as an effective team playerStrong relationship-building skillsStrong organizational skills and time-management skillsAbility to exercise sound judgment in complex situations and build consensus amidst competing prioritiesAbility to plan and execute projects and events, on time and within budgetDesirable experience:Approximately 10-15 years financial services experience, predominantly in a sustainable finance or risk management associated function at a major financial institutionExperience producing research or supervising research production, with a track record of researchLeadership experience within a sustainable finance or risk management functionDeep understanding of the Canadian regulatory and public sector environmentEstablished network within the Canadian financial institution business communityEducationMinimum Masters level qualification, preferably at a top Canadian or other internationally recognized research university equivalent a definite assetCompensationA competitive compensation package.

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