The opportunity

Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (“E&ORM”) enables robust risk management across the organization and supports the achievement of strategic objectives. We collaborate closely with the executive team, the Board, and business leadership, to identify, assess, and manage risks within the stated risk appetite.

Risk function is critical to the success of the organization and in ensuring our mission of providing outstanding service and retirement security for our members. 

This is an exciting time to join the risk team in this high-profile role as we embark on a refreshed enterprise strategy and continue to build upon an industry leading risk function. The role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of the organization, and to further hone your skills in a fast-paced, yet collaborative environment.

Senior Analyst, E&ORM will play a key role in informing and executing risk strategies. This includes supporting continuous improvements to risk frameworks and processes to ensure alignment to industry's best practices.  The role also includes partnering with stakeholders across the organization to assess existing risks and identify emerging threats and opportunities.

Who you'll work with

The Senior Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management and will interact/collaborate frequently with stakeholders across the organization.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the enhancement of the risk program by playing a key role in continuous improvements to risk assessments, frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Perform risk assessments by partnering with stakeholders across the organization and making recommendations on mitigation strategies
• Develop reports for enterprise risk profile and support the risk team in making recommendations to the Senior Leaders, Executive Team, Board and Board Committees
• Take on special projects and other responsibilities in support of ERM initiatives
• Support collection, storage, and maintenance of high-quality risk information
• Contribute to development of risk materials (e.g., Policies, procedures, training, etc.)
• Lead improvements for the GRC system with support from the risk team and the vendor

What you'll need

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• Additional qualifications and certifications (graduate degree, Process management, project management, Six Sigma, etc.) are an asset
• Blend of strong technical and interpersonal skills
• 3-5+ years of risk management experience, preferably in financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management
• Familiarity and experience with risk methodologies such as Risk and Control Self-Assessments (“RCSA”), Key Risk Indicators (“KRI”), and Loss Event Tracking is a plus.

What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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