Director, Enterprise Risk Management - FinDev Canada

Export Development Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FinDev Canada is seeking a Director in Enterprise Risk Management to advance their risk management strategy. This role requires overseeing risk functions, developing policies, and is situated in Montreal with a competitive salary of CAD 127,380 - 169,838. Ideal candidates will bring 15+ years of experience in financial services and bilingual proficiency.

Benefits

Impactful work

Collaborative culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in financial services, 5 years in risk management.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management policies and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise risk management across strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Develop risk frameworks, policies, reports, and monitor emerging risks.
• Lead enterprise risk reporting to the Executive Risk Management Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in business or related field

Master's degree in business admin or related field

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Director in Enterprise Risk Management!

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development . We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.

• Location : FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).
• Team : Risk Management
• Reports to : Director, Risk Management
• Employment Type : 2-year Temporary Assignment / Contract
• Salary: Dir Enterprise Risk Management 20: $127,380 - $169,838,plus a performance-based incentive

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work - At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
• Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Position & Team Overview

FinDev Canada is seeking a visionary Director of Enterprise Risk Management to help shape and elevate our risk management strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build upon and design a resilient, forward-thinking risk management infrastructure that supports agility and sound risk management practices in a fast-paced, impact-driven organization. A key part of this role will be to deliver on specific risk management initiatives, enhance our risk frameworks and policy instruments, and support the design and integration of clear risk processes and controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and mature the enterprise risk management function across all pillars of risks, including strategic, financial, operational, and compliance.
• Develop and monitor enterprise risk frameworks, policies, reports, and KRIs.
• Oversee the Risk Appetite framework, including metrics definition, measurement, monitoring and reporting on current and emerging risks.
• Develop and oversee risk processes, controls, and testing to ensure effective monitoring, management, and responses to current and emerging enterprise risks.
• Support adherence to sound risk governance under the 3LD model, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver risk-based solutions and provide specialized advice to Risk Owners and all staff.
• Lead the enterprise risk reporting to the Executive Risk Management Committee and to the Board of Directors.
• Lead team meetings and support the CRO in chairing risk committee meetings, promoting risk awareness and informed decision-making.
• Lead key risk initiatives, projects, and continuous improvements.
• Champion a strong risk culture across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

• Educational Background : Undergraduate Degree in business or related field.
• Experience :
  • A minimum of 15 years of related work experience in the financial services industry including at least 5 years directly in risk management or governance functions.
  • 5 or more years of experience leading teams (formal leadership roles)
• Language Proficiency : Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
• Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, practices used in the financial services industry to ensure a well governed risk management function.
• Experience in interpreting trends in the financial services and regulatory environments to make practical changes to the risk function in support of the enterprise strategy.
• Excellent leadership skills demonstrated through providing sound guidance and coaching to other leaders, positively influencing organizational culture, and high integrity.
• Exceptional relationship building skills, and the ability to hold others accountable without direct authority.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex subject matter clearly at all levels of the organization up to the Board.
• Ability to present ideas in a clear, succinct and organized manner.
• Ability to proactively identify creative solutions for taking on and managing risk that support the enterprise strategy and enable the business to develop differentiated value propositions.
• A growth mindset, and the ability to build, sustain and improve enterprise risk practices.

Nice-to-Haves

• Educational Background : Master’s degree in business admin, risk management or related field.
• Professional Certifications: Certified Risk Mgmt. Professional (CRMP), Certification in Risk Mgmt. Assurance (CRMA), or other relevant credentials

Ready to take the next steps?

Apply now! Please include your resume, cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check our website here http://www.findevcanada.ca/

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.