Senior Risk Management Specialist

1 month ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Corporation Canadienne de Compensation de Produits Dérivés Full time
Join Our Team as a Senior Risk Specialist

At Corporation Canadienne de Compensation de Produits Dérivés, we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Specialist to join our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. As a key member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in executing strategic initiatives for CDS and CDCC.

Key Responsibilities
  • Active involvement with ownership of various operational risk management activities as part of the development and implementation of new projects.
  • Provide change leadership by performing an operational risk evaluation of new projects and making recommendations to the Program Lead and the Chief Risk Officer.
  • Partner closely with Business groups, Risk Management, Technology, Information Security, Legal, and other representatives across the Organization to ensure business, operational, and information risks related to new projects are managed to an acceptable level.
  • Lead the business in detailing processes and system mapping for new projects through the lens of post-implementation day-to-day activities and technology solutions.
  • Define and formulate CDCC's Risk Appetite Statements for new services and update Policies and Procedures as necessary.
  • Establish risk tolerance limits and key risk indicators (KRIs) related to daily operations and vendor services across various risk categories, acquiring approval from senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Conduct the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) to ensure a strong control environment for new projects post-implementation.
  • Coordinate with the Business to build post-implementation system and process-wide Incident Management processes related to new initiatives.
  • Review contracts and SLAs and perform due diligence and risk assessments for critical service providers as part of ongoing third-party performance and risk monitoring.
  • Update the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Key Business Processes as part of the Post-Trade Business Continuity Management Program to ensure resilience in post-implementation daily operations.
  • Recommend and support the implementation of improvements to reporting on new initiatives' operational risk profile.
  • Act as a key point of contact for new projects in the ERM team and participate in various internal governance committee meetings and external meetings with Senior Management and Regulators to provide a risk profile update for new initiatives.
  • Provide any ad hoc support or assistance to other roles across the Post-Trade Enterprise Risk Management.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's being preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, or compliance functions.
  • Demonstrated solid experience in delivering and leading Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) programs, including new initiatives related to system implementation.
  • Solid understanding of information technology and cybersecurity risk management.
  • Proven track record in managing and driving projects.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate regularly with the Senior Leadership Team, providing program updates, reflecting, and summarizing information.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-confidence, positive attitude, and pragmatism.
  • Ability to work with minimal guidance, make recommendations using professional judgment.
  • Sense of ownership, accountability, and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Great team spirit and collaborative mentality.
  • Continuous passion for learning about the organization's businesses, the exchange sector, and eagerness to learn from business unit staff.
  • Experience within a Management Consulting firm is considered an asset.
What You'll Get
  • Operational Risk, including RCSA.
  • Incident Management Process.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Project Management.
  • Change Management.
  • ERM/ORM Risk Management Frameworks.
  • Policy and Procedures Development.
  • Internal Controls Risk Mitigation.
  • Business Impact Analysis.
What We Offer
  • Certifications in risk (ERM/ORM) and/or Business Continuity Management.
  • Knowledge of Google for Work.
  • Knowledge of French.

We're committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.



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