Risk Governance Professional

1 week ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Full time

The Risk Management Department at SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA contributes to the company's sustainable growth through its expertise, risk understanding, and management techniques. The department's mission is to independently analyze, assess, manage, and monitor risk-taking activities with the objective of achieving the best possible outcome for the organization.

This role is within the Model Risks' Governance Team of the Risk Management Division (RISQ). RISQ's main mission is to contribute to develop SG Group business and returns through the implementation of an efficient risk management process. Model risks' governance refers to the framework and processes to effectively manage the risks associated with the use of models.

As a Risk Governance Specialist, you will be pivotal in driving the consistent application of the Model Risks' Governance framework for SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA's Americas division, covering a diverse range of model families. Reporting directly to the Senior Management of Model Risks' Governance, you'll take the lead on managing and maintaining the AMER Model Inventory and the Model Risk Management platform (GRC Platform) — the core system that underpins inventory tracking and model governance across the region.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for enhancing model governance, this role offers an impactful opportunity within a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

This role offers an opportunity to lead and strengthen model risk governance across a dynamic, high-stakes landscape. As a Risk Officer (Model Risk Governance), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our model risk governance.

Risk Governance Responsibilities:

  1. Refine the Risk Framework: Enhance AMER model risk appetite and management framework.
  2. Manage Model Inventory: Engage stakeholders to maintain the SG AMER Model Inventory and support the annual certification.
  3. Conduct Quality Control: Perform checks on independent model reviews.
  4. Governance and Reporting: Implement model risk processes, assess risk, and report to governance forums.
  5. Support Regulatory and Audit Preparation: Prepare materials for regulators and internal/external audits.
  6. Collaborate on Tech Solutions: Partner with technology to build model inventory and workflow solutions.
  7. Track and Report Issues: Review and monitor remediation actions and distribute governance materials.

Risk Governance Requirements:

  • 3+ Years of Risk Management Experience: Proven track record in risks management, model risk, with deep knowledge of risk metrics, model controls, and industry standards, including regulatory requirements like SR11-07.
  • Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Economics, or a similar field.
  • Policy Documentation Expertise: Strong experience drafting policy and procedure documentation, MIS reports, and materials for senior management, oversight forums, and regulators.

Estimated Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

Benefits:

  • Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days
  • Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy
  • Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.)
  • Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to employees and their immediate family
  • Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc.
  • A culture of continuous development by encouraging employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others)

Why Choose Us:

Diversity & Inclusion:

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.

Hybrid Work Environment:

Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.



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