Financial Risk Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Learning opportunities

Professional certifications

Impactful risk strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join its fully remote team supporting operations in the Kimberley region. The role focuses on identifying, measuring, and managing financial risks across the organization, including market, credit, and operational risk frameworks.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, deep risk management knowledge, and thrives in a virtual work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial risk management within banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential financial exposures.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on risk metrics to senior management.
• Implement policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management best practices into daily operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Statistics or related field

Tools

Risk management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join their fully remote team, supporting operations in the Kimberley region. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing strategies to identify, measure, and manage financial risks across the organization. You will oversee market risk, credit risk, and operational risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, a deep understanding of risk management principles, and the ability to excel in an independent, virtual work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential financial exposures.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and report on risk metrics to senior management.
• Implement policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management best practices into daily operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords).
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in risk management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and continued learning.
• A chance to shape risk management strategies in a dynamic financial environment.
• Supportive team culture that values expertise and collaboration across distances.