Risk Advisor

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

**About the role**

At Graham, we recognize that our subcontractors bring a wealth of expertise and experience to our projects, that is a key factor in our success. As a member of the subcontractor risk management team, the Risk Advisor will play a critical role in the prequalification of subcontractors to ensure that we are aligning the unique expertise and experience of each subcontractor with the specific requirements of our projects. In this role you will lead training sessions to encourage the adoption of SDI, while promoting best practices in risk management.

**As a Risk Advisor on the Subcontractor Risk Management team at Graham you will**:

- Complete comprehensive risk assessments of potential subcontractors to ensure that they have the experience, operational capacity and financial resources required to work with Graham
- Review and analyze financial statements and assess financial metrics to assess risk, liquidity and capacity
- Assist project teams with the development of subcontractor management plans to mitigate the risk of subcontractor defaults
- Support the management and administration of our subcontractor default insurance (SDI) program
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships and open communication with internal project teams to promote awareness of risk management practices and procedures
- Establish collaborative relationships with subcontractors with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Respond to questions from internal and external sources regarding the prequalification and approval process, SDI and subcontractor risk management
- Participate in formal risk management training sessions to promote and reinforce responsible risk management practices and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures

**What You Bring to the Team**
- You are a dynamic, results-oriented problem solver and recognize that challenges do not always need the same solution
- You have excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail and appreciate the importance of a job well done
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain standards of accuracy under tight deadlines
- You are able to win hearts and minds on the importance of continuing excellence in risk management in each of our operating groups
- You are a great communicator and active listener
- You have a passion for learning and development both for yourself and your team
- You thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can adapt quickly to changing situations

**Qualifications/Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, accounting, finance or similar business-related field
- CRM professional designation an asset
- 3 to 5 years of experience in risk management, commercial management, surety underwriting or supply chain management role
- Excellent knowledge of financial statements and financial analysis
- Construction industry or subcontractor risk management experience preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to quality standards and deadlines
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

As Graham's trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham's Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.

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