Conseillère (principale) / conseiller (principal), Soutien de la qualité et des risques d’entreprise

Export Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Advisor/Senior Advisor to join their Business Quality & Risk Support team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in governance and risk management to support over 25,000 Canadian businesses. Collaborating in a hybrid work environment, you will facilitate risk assessments, design controls, and enhance operational processes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. If you are passionate about driving positive change and fostering business success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentive

Diverse workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in governance, enterprise risk management, or audit.
• Excellent proficiency with SharePoint and MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments and New Initiative Risk Assessments.
• Monitor and support response plans from operational loss events.

Skills

Governance

Enterprise Risk Management

Audit

Control Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Finance

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Description - (Sr.) Advisor, Business Quality & Risk Support (0004YX)

Posting Date:

Jan 3, 2025, 9:12:15 PM

Primary Location:

Job Type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-time

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

Overview

The Business Quality & Risk Support (BQRS) team is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and resourceful Advisor/Senior Advisor. You will be an integral part of a team of operational risk management professionals who are focused on ensuring appropriate standards and controls are embedded in EDC’s operations. Your keen analytical skills, effective collaboration abilities, and risk and control expertise will be valuable assets in carrying out project work and supporting the team’s mandate.

The BQRS team is offering an excellent career opportunity which will allow you to play an important role in a developing area involving enterprise-wide considerations.

We are recruiting for a current permanent vacancy, but this competition may also be used to fill future permanent and contract hiring needs over the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

Operations

• Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and New Initiative Risk Assessments (NIRAs) with process/initiative owners across EDC.
• Act as an advisor on risks and controls based on customers’ business objectives and processes.
• Identify and design controls for operational risks within EDC’s business processes and support the implementation of controls in collaboration with business teams.
• Monitor and support response plans from RCSAs, NIRAs or Operational Loss Events.

Governance/Methodology

• Create more effective risk management by establishing a liaison between the 1st line and 2nd Line, 3rd line and control functions to coordinate and integrate assurance work.
• Document, track and advise on risks, controls and issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of BQRS processes, methodologies and standards and provide input into Enterprise Risk Management methodologies such as RCSAs and NIRAs.
• Follow developments in governance and risk management practices to identify leading practices.

Screening Criteria

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and/or Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years (Advisor) 8 years (Senior) experience in governance, enterprise risk management and/or audit, preferably in the financial services or insurance industry.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, operational risk, audit and control design and assessment.
• Excellent proficiency with SharePoint, and MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience planning and integrating control design and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience interacting and influencing line of business employees and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including experience in drafting simple, clearly articulated documentation and presentations.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective communication to improve business teams’ understanding of governance and control issues.

Assets

• Knowledge of EDC’s business products, services and business applications.
• Knowledge of both official languages (English and French).
• Business Quality Process & Risk 17: Salaries typically range from $83,037 to $110,717 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
• Business Quality Process & Risk 18: Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
• This role will be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline: Jan 18, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.