Enterprise Risk Management Specialist

Appcast; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist to develop and enhance risk management policies for clients. This role emphasizes technical expertise, policy building, and collaboration with leadership to integrate risk strategies with business goals. Ideal candidates will possess a strong cybersecurity background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of overall experience, including 3+ years in ERM.
• Strong skills in policy writing and advisory roles.
• Experience in IT consulting or client-facing roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of ERM policies and frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and recommend improvements.
• Align business goals with risk strategies in collaboration with client leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity background

IT risk assessment

Client presentations

Policy writing

Third-party risk management

Education

Certification in cybersecurity or ERM

Job description

Position ID : J0525-0213

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Description :

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist who will be responsible for designing and developing risk management policies and frameworks for one of our clients. This client-facing role combines technical expertise with advisory skills to help establish or enhance ERM capabilities, with a strong emphasis on policy building.

Your future duties and responsibilities :

• Lead the development, review, and enhancement of ERM policies, frameworks, and risk governance models tailored to client needs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify gaps in existing client policies and recommend improvements in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with client leadership to align business goals with risk strategies.
• Guide clients in integrating regulatory and compliance expectations into their policies.
• Stay updated on evolving regulations, industry trends, and standards in enterprise risk management.

Required qualifications :

• 5-8 years of overall experience, with at least 3+ years in ERM.
• Mandatory cybersecurity background.
• Experience in IT consulting or client-facing roles preferred.
• Proficiency in IT risk assessment and mitigation strategy documentation.
• Cross-functional skills in managing and understanding third-party risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in policy writing and client presentations.

Certification in cybersecurity or ERM is preferred.

Category :

Cyber Security

Main location :

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Alternate Location(s) :

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Additional notes : This job is active and accepting applications.

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