Director, Enterprise Risk Mgmt

* Develops and implements the enterprise risk management vision and strategy in alignment with ERA’s overall vision and strategy.* Provides direction and oversees the design and implementation of the organization’s enterprise risk management framework, including program delivery and ongoing program maturity.* Ensures enterprise risk management is effectively integrated with the UBC Strategic Plan, including related strategic priorities, and provides maximum value to all UBC stakeholders.* In collaboration with the Director, Internal Assurance, works to ensure the framework and supporting risk capabilities provide reliable information on top institutional risks (which include strategic, compliance, financial, and operational) so that these can be a primary driver in defining internal assurance priorities.* Develops and leads a collaborative, effective and capable team in a distributed environment with the expertise to ensure leading practices and subject matter knowledge that accommodate the University s key risks.* Remains current with the evolving discipline of enterprise risk management, particularly in relation to emerging risk trends, the integration of risk with organizational strategy, risk appetite frameworks, and key performance and risk indicators.* Ensures all enterprise risk management services are best in class and are delivered in a timely manner through the appropriate balance of levels of staff, internal expertise and external providers.* Creates and implements a continual improvement and quality assurance program for the Enterprise Risk Management function; implements a robust set of processes and metrics to provide ongoing assurance that the enterprise risk management team, framework and capabilities continue to add significant value to UBC and its stakeholders (including the Audit Committee, Executive Team, Deans, and administrative unit leaders).* Develops and implements a robust enterprise risk management training strategy to enhance the level risk awareness across the University and build a risk-informed continuous improvement culture.* Builds strong strategic relationships with University leaders and provides proactive value add risk services in a collaborative manner. This includes working with University’s Executive Team and support areas as required, to resolve any enterprise risk management issues and ensure their risk management needs are met.* Provides direction and oversees the delivery of risk assessment projects (including large, complex, institution-wide reviews) and risk reports that are delivered to organizational leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making.* Provides proactive and expert strategic-level risk advisory services around significant transformation and change initiatives and programs.* Represents Enterprise Risk Management on strategic campus-wide committees.* Directs and oversees the building of capacity in faculties and departments to enhance risk management capabilities at all levels across the University.* Responsible for the timely delivery of enterprise risk management materials and reports for Senior and Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board.* Attends Audit Committee and Executive Team meetings with the Chief Enterprise Risk and Assurance Officer as necessary.* Meets all requirements of relevant professional associations to maintain accreditation standing.* Acts in accordance with professional standards.* Performs other related duties as required.**Minimum Qualifications (as per job standard)*** Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.* Relevant professional designation in risk management (e.g., CRM, CRMA, CRISC).* A minimum of ten years of enterprise risk management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.* Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.* Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion* Graduate degree or additional certifications (e.g., MP, CIA, CPA)* 15+ years of ERM experience in areas such as academic, financial, reputational, operational, natural hazards, and strategic risk; or the equivalent combination of education and experience* Ten years of experience at a senior level with risk management responsibilities in an organization with the scale and complexity, range of stakeholders, and a complex governance structure that parallels UBC.* Previous experience leading an enterprise risk management function and working in an integrated risk and audit/assurance environment; internal assurance experience is an asset.* Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, inspire, and mentor diverse high-performing teams towards strategic goals of the ERA leadership team that ultimately support the achievement of the organization's vision.* Extensive knowledge of leading-edge enterprise risk management practices and globally accepted frameworks and methodologies. (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO).* Ability to assist the Chief Enterprise Risk and Assurance Officer with establishing a strategic direction and subsequently outlining initiatives and develop priorities in support of that vision.* Significant experience working in a dynamic, project-based environment with emphasis on timelines, and value realization.* Experience developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining strategic initiatives.* Ability to work effectively in the context of the culture and traditions of a large, complex organization, and is able to engender the confidence and respect of faculty, staff and students.* Proven ability to successfully contribute to complex projects and teams across a variety of different business areas.* Ability to develop effective and collaborative relationships with organizational leaders, the Executive Team, and the Audit Committee that demonstrate professionalism and independence.* Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues using well developed discretion and judgement.* Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information and communicate only appropriate information to individuals at the appropriate time.* Strategic thinking and problem solving, and ability to see the big picture.* Progressive, forward-looking, risk-based approach with a willingness to fully embrace leading practices.* Ability to prioritize and react appropriately based on risk and value.* Innovative, dynamic, and adaptive.* Courageous and direct.* Strong planning and organizational skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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