Manager, ORM

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Manager, Operational Risk Management (ORM)

Full Time Permanent

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 88% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well‐being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 61% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Manager ORM (Operational Risk Management) will provide support to the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management function ensuring the Bank's operational resiliency program and obligations are understood and communicated across the Bank. The Manager ORM will lead the operational risk management program, ensuring effective internal control processes are in place, provide leadership in the assessment, remediation, and monitoring of operational risks, as well as drive enhancement of operational resilience for continued adherence to regulatory requirements. This permanent full-time position is based out of our Head Office in Saskatoon, SK, located on First Nations land. We are open to flexible working arrangements, which includes hybrid and remote.

• Provide leadership, direction and management for the identification, measurement, and monitoring of operational risk.
• Provide an independent perspective on operational risk and controls.
• Oversee operational risk types, including third party, technology and cyber, data, business continuity, crisis management and change management through effective challenge in risk tools and practices, and risk review and control assessments.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and effective challenge to business lines in the assessment and establishment of effective controls, ensuring alignment with FNBC's Operational Risk Management and Resilience Framework.
• Support second line testing in the identification and documentation of operational risk deficiencies within the Bank and support the development of remedial plans.
• Proactively monitor emerging risks and external events and stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Enhance operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and program maturity across the Bank as well as compliance with OSFI's E-21 guidelines.
• Promote a strong risk culture by developing awareness of the importance of operation risk assessment, early identification of such risks, and the need to establish appropriate controls and tools to monitor operational risks.
• Work closely with business unit leaders, peers in risk management, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to operational risk management.
• Develop root cause analysis and provide risk oversight on operational risk incidents.
• Support the development, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Gather information, design, and prepare regular reporting.
• Monitor and report on operation risk metrics.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing necessary information and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Analytical skills, planning and organizational skills, interpersonal skills.
• An effective communicator, capable of working across departments with stakeholders holding competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and experience building, maintaining and reviewing risk frameworks and their inputs.
• Experience implementing ORM best practices in an organization.

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a Risk Management role with at least 3 years at a financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent of education and industry related experience.
• Knowledge and experience using GRC software and platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please apply at our career at Career Centre | Recruitment. The posting will remain open until November 26, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.