Risk Governance Specialist

3 days ago

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

About SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA


We are a leading international banking and financial services company with operations in Europe, North America, and Asia.


Job Overview


We are currently seeking a Risk Governance Specialist - Model Risks Management to join our team. This role is responsible for 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.


The successful candidate will have a proven track record in risk management, model risk, with deep knowledge of risk metrics, model controls, and industry standards, including regulatory requirements like SR11-07.


Key Responsibilities



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

Requirements


Mandatory Qualifications



  • 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.

Desirable Qualifications



  • Consultancy/Audit Firm Experience: Background in consulting or audit, especially in managing multiple risk management projects within investment or financial sectors.

Language Skills


Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.


Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Our benefits package includes minimum 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days, Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories, Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Various Employee Resource Groups, Culture of continuous development by encouraging employees various training programs, Diversity & Inclusion Mission, Hybrid work environment.

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