Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Leader to provide strategic second-line oversight and shape our risk governance posture. In this critical role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, independently challenging first-line business operations while integrating risk considerations into new products, initiatives, and third-party partnerships. Combining traditional ERM rigor with modern analytical agility, you will champion a proactive risk-aware culture across our complex, regulated environment.
Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.
Key Accountabilities- Second-Line Oversight & Strategic Advisory: Provide robust, independent oversight and effective challenge to first-line business units across operational, strategic, financial, and regulatory risk dimensions; advise leaders on proactively embedding risk management into new initiatives and product launches.
- ERM Policy & Risk Appetite Governance: Lead the periodic review and continuous enhancement of enterprise risk appetite statements, frameworks, and ERM policies to align with evolving organizational strategy and regulatory standards.
- Risk Assessments & Scenario Analysis: Design, facilitate, and execute comprehensive periodic and ad-hoc risk assessments across business units and corporate functions; actively contribute to enterprise-wide scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate inherent risks, control effectiveness, and operational resilience.
- Vendor & Emerging Threat Surveillance: Oversee critical third-party vendor risks and conduct proactive horizon scanning for macroeconomic, industry, and geopolitical developments to provide forward-looking strategic impact analyses.
- KRI Monitoring & Incident Management: Establish, track, and analyze Key Risk Indicators (KRIs); oversee the incident management lifecycle by conducting thorough root-cause analyses on risk events and near-misses to drive sustainable remediation.
- Executive & Board Reporting: Translate complex risk metrics, trends, and assessment outcomes into clear, executive-ready dashboards and presentations for senior leadership and Board committees.
- Risk Culture & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with specialized risk functions and business leaders to foster a cohesive, risk-conscious culture through targeted training and transparent stakeholder engagement.
- Audit & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary ERM liaison for Internal Audit and regulatory bodies; manage review processes, track remediation commitments, ensure complete closure of findings, and monitor ongoing regulatory changes.
Must Have(s)- Professional Experience: 10+ years of progressive risk management experience within capital markets, financial services, or similarly complex, regulated corporate environments.
- Risk Governance Acumen: Broad-based expertise across enterprise risk domains (including Operational, Financial, and Strategic risk) and deep familiarity with standard risk governance frameworks.
- Executive Communication & Influence: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated success articulating nuanced risk concepts, challenging senior stakeholders constructively, and cultivating cross-functional partnerships.
- Technical Agility: Solid critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, coupled with an active interest in leveraging modern data analytics and Generative AI (GenAI) tools to streamline workflows and modernize risk processes.
- GRC Systems Experience: Practical experience implementing, administering, or utilizing enterprise GRC platforms (e.g., MetricStream, Archer, ServiceNow, Workiva, or equivalent).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Nice to Have(s)- Professional risk or finance designations (e.g., FRM, PRM, CFA, CPA).
- Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).
- Proficiency with Google Workspace productivity and collaboration tools.
CompensationSalary Range: 130,000/year - 145,000/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.
