Manager Risk Strategy and Management

Capital One Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Risk Strategy and Management. The role involves identifying and managing business risks, collaborating with stakeholders to provide risk insights, and conducting assessments to enhance processes. Applicants should have over 5 years in risk management, strong analytical abilities, and effective communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work setup and a commitment to employee well-being with various support options.

Benefits

Work From Home allowance

Mental health coverage

Tuition subsidies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit or management consulting.
• Solid understanding of risk management and governance principles.
• Demonstrated business maturity with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks in business activities and processes.
• Provide risk guidance and support to business partners.
• Conduct risk assessments on critical business processes.

Skills

Experience in risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Ability to work autonomously

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Data visualization

Job description

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Manager, Risk Strategy and Management

About Capital One Canada

For 30 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good and build relationships by making credit accessible, simple, intuitive and rewarding. We want to help Canadians succeed with credit, because we believe in people — in our customers, in our associates, and in talent like you!

About the Role

In this role as part of the Vertical Risk Advisory Team within Capital One’s Canada Risk Office, you will be joining a growing team of experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking risk management professionals.

The Vertical Risk Manager will be responsible for working with senior business partners to identify and consult on potential risks to Capital One. The Manager will contribute to strengthening the overall risk environment in Capital One by becoming a key thought leader providing advice and recommendations to business stakeholders to help improve business processes and products, aid the development of new initiatives and provide assistance navigating assessments / examinations while balancing business values and the overall risk appetite.

• Support the Canada Business by identifying and managing the risks inherent in business activities, products, and processes
• Be a key advisor to business partners and stakeholders by providing risk guidance through applying thought leadership and sharing risk insights
• Be at the forefront of identifying emerging risks and trends to proactively support the business’ well managed agenda
• Engage in risk and control assessments on critical business processes, products, and new initiatives to identify risks and work with key stakeholders to mitigate and remediate as appropriate

• Collaborate with second line (e.g. ERM, ORM, Compliance/AML), Audit, Legal, and business partners to support assessments and create leading-edge solutions

• Maintain knowledge of Capital One Risk Standards and monitor systems of record for accuracy, quality, and consistency
• Use your vantage point to connect the dots of the changing strategic and operational priorities and risk environment, partnering with stakeholders and business partners to drive meaningful impacts
• Empower leaders with a deeper risk understanding to inform priorities and help leaders embed a strong risk management foundation.
• Inspire a strong proactive risk management mindset and culture with business partners
• Lead, manage, prioritize work and and consistently deliver results

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit or management consulting.
• A solid understanding of risk management and governance principles (i.e., three lines of defense model and risk framework principles)
• Demonstrated business maturity with the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders within all levels of the organization
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• The ability to distill complex information into a clear and concise narrative.
• The ability to work autonomously, and use judgement to create clear recommendations and outcomes
• Solid analytical and investigative skills with the ability to generate innovative ideas, insights, and opinions
• The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Passionate about risk management, problem solving, and making things better

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Certification in Risk Management (CRM)
• Experience in a Regulatory Environment
• Experience in Risk Consulting, Compliance, Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management or Audit
• SQL / Data visualization skills
• Experience working with industry frameworks (e.g. ISO 31000 and/or COSO)

Working at Capital One

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office. Build a comfortable workspace with our one-time, Work From Home allowance and enjoy our head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.

Live well—physically, financially and emotionally. Receive support for you and those who are most important to you, with full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. With up to $3000 in mental health coverage and up to $5000 in tuition subsidies per year—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

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