Specialist, Operational Risk

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada CMHC Full time

**Job Requisition ID**: 10015

**Position Status**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Type**:Hybrid

**Office Location**:Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

**Travel Requirement**: Travel not required

**Language Designation**: English Essential

**Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak)**: ZZZ

**Salary**: Our salaries generally range from $ 81410.14 to $ 101762.68 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

- 5 weeks of vacation.
- Annual individual performance bonus.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
- Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
- A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role:
Join the Chief Risk Office’s Business and Operational Risk team in the Specialist, Operational Risk role. Your expertise in risk management, governance, and internal controls will play a pivotal role in offering strategic insight into risk governance and internal controls at CMHC. In addition, you will be supporting the oversight of third-party risk management and/or technology risk management.

**What you’ll do**:

- Conduct targeted oversight and independently challenge, deliver advice and report on operational risk insights for various business lines across the corporation.
- Cultivate strategic alliances with peers and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with CMHC's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
- Aid in crafting metrics and processes to assess, report, and escalate operational risks.
- Provide advice to 1B on risk management and effectiveness of controls.
- Aggregate and report on enterprise risks to Senior Management and the Board.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk training and awareness initiatives.

**What you should have**:

- An Undergraduate degree in computer science, business administration, commerce, management information systems, law, economics, IT, or a related domain.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an operational risk oversight or internal audit function.
- A demonstrated audit or risk oversight experience in at least one of these areas: general operational risk oversight, data management/governance, IT technology risk, vendor risk management, technology risk, or data management/governance.
- Stellar interpersonal and communication abilities, encompassing top-notch reporting and presentation skills, as well as proven project management capabilities.

**It would be great if you also had**:

- A certification or designation in risk management or a relevant field of study (i.e., governance, compliance, audit, business), such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Data visualization experience for impactful dashboard and reports.
- A demonstrated knowledge of IT frameworks.

**Posting closing date**: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

**Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

What happens after you apply

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry - we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around



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