Director, Risk

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Risk, where you'll leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across departments, ensuring the organization operates within legal frameworks while mitigating risks. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company empowers employees through innovative tools and comprehensive benefits, creating an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Be part of an award-winning organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Potential for performance-based incentives

Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of risk experience in financial services or regulated industry.
• University degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize organizational risks.
• Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to leadership.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Facilitation

Project Management

Education

University Degree

Canadian Risk Management (CRM) Designation

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Director, Risk you will combine expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management to ensure the organization operates within legal frameworks while mitigating potential risks. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a culture of compliance and accountability across all departments.

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

Promote collaboration across departments to address cross-functional risks, risk issues, and governance requirements.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize organizational risks across the company’s core risks and risk appetite.

• Maintain a comprehensive risk management framework, including risk registers and mitigation plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and mitigate identified risks.

• Monitor emerging risks and recommend strategies to manage potential exposures.

• Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 8 – 10+ years of risk experience in financial services industry or other regulated industry.

• University degree or equivalent.

• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is an asset.

• Prior experience in building and managing robust risk frameworks, familiarity with regulatory landscape, and experience of working with diverse group of stakeholders to achieve milestones and deadlines.

• Experience with Boards and Board committees and understands the roles, issues and concerns

• Experience in change facilitation and re-engineering

• Broad business knowledge and experience and understanding of organizational structure

• Experienced in managing key external relationships and complex projects.

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Group retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives

• Potential for performance-based incentives

• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.