Manager, Third Party Risk

EQ Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

RRSP match

Benefits package

Employee share plan

Parental top-up

Vacation & personal days

Virtual events

Career development

Job summary

EQ Bank is seeking a Manager, Third Party Risk to lead the operational risk program and provide independent oversight across the bank. The role interfaces with multiple business units to strengthen risk controls in third-party engagements and supplier relationships.

The position is hybrid, located in Toronto, and includes a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonuses, and a dedication to professional development in a growing FinTech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational risk management and second line of defence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a strong operational risk management program across EQ Bank.
• Provide independent oversight and effective challenge as the second line of defence.
• Ensure the bank operates within established operational risk appetite.
• Coordinate across teams to improve risk controls and reporting.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk

Controls testing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Join a Challenger At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can’t wait to get to know you!

The Work

The Manager, Third Party Risk supports the development and ongoing execution of a strong operational risk management program across Equitable Bank and provides independent oversight and effective challenge (as the second line of defence) to ensure the Bank operates within its established operational risk appetite.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.