Manager, Risk Management

**LOCATION**: Canada (Remote)

OUR STORY

SOCAN is Canada’s largest member-based rights management organization. We serve and champion more than 175,000 music creators, publishers and visual artists, advocate for them, and protect their rights. We do this by using and building state-of-the art technology that ensures they are paid for their work - music and art we all enjoy.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive bonus plan
- Defined Contribution pension plan
- Flexible / remote work schedules (optional 4-day work week)
- Comprehensive, employer funded health and medical benefits effective upon hire
- Wellness programs and health spending account
- Paid office closure period in December
- 12 paid sick days annually.

OUR PEOPLE
- We’re a team dedicated to supporting the national and global music ecosystem with innovation, commitment and desire in an ever-changing music and business landscape
- We love music and believe that music creators and publishers provide a truly priceless and essential aspect of national pride and culture
- We’re immensely proud of our workplace culture and this attribute permeates our works
- Our team proudly supports and gives back to our communities and causes, raising tens of thousands of dollars for important charitable organizations and initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main responsibility of the Manager, Risk Management is to maintain, manage, and continue to develop and enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program at SOCAN. The Manager, Risk Management also supports the Director, Operational Audit and Risk Management with facilitating the risk identification, assessment, and evaluation process with various stakeholders, which includes reporting and presenting to Executives, Senior Management, and the Risk Identification and Management Committee of the Board on the key risks and the associated treatment plans.

This individual is also responsible for promoting a risk aware culture through implementing and maintaining the SOCAN-wide Risk Management Policy and Framework, and providing Management with the necessary information to inform business decisions that support the achievement of corporate objectives for SOCAN and its related companies, i.e. The SOCAN Group (TSG).

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

**You will contribute to “raising the bar for music rights,” by**:
**Enterprise Risk Reporting**:

- Coordinate and facilitate the Semi-Annual Risk Update Process (e.g. Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, etc.) with various Executive and Senior Management stakeholders
- Regularly maintain and update Risk Register and Treatment Register
- Prepare and present the Semi-Annual Risk Update to Executives, Senior Management, and the Risk Identification and Management Committee.

**Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program**:

- Lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and activities within TSG, including providing guidance, mentorship, and support to risk owners during the execution of the processes and activities
- Support the operationalization of the Risk Management Framework throughout the various critical business processes (e.g. Project Delivery, Vendor Management, etc.)
- Establish collaborative relationships across the organization with key stakeholders to drive risk awareness and mitigation
- Develop and deliver ERM training and materials for various stakeholders (e.g. Management and Board).

**Leadership and Teamwork**:

- Assist the Director, Operational Audit and Risk Management in developing an annual workplan and related budget requirements for the Risk Management function
- Prepare Quarterly Update Reports and Presentation Deck for SOCAN’s Risk Identification and Management Committee and Executive Management
- Liaise with Senior Management to ensure that the Risk Management Team is informed of new areas of risk and projects/initiatives, which may be incorporated into the ERM Risk Reporting
- Provide mentorship and coaching (i.e. constructive feedback) to staff as required.

**Other**:

- Member of the Advance Research Team.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Experience
- Professional experience in Risk Management or adjacent areas such as Internal Audit, Finance, Legal, and/or Compliance and Governance
- Demonstrated experience in planning and leading projects or engagements
- Knowledge and experience in using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).

Education
- Undergraduate university degree in Business and/or Finance (e.g. Commerce, Accounting, etc.)
- Professional designation, certification, and/or graduate university degree in related area (e.g. CPA, CIA, CRMA, MBA, etc.) is an asset.

Skillset / Nice to Have’s
- Strong understanding and technical knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management processes and governance
- Knowledge of ERM frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO, etc.)
- Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Ex