Operational Risk Advisor - Temporary 1 year

iA Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is looking for a Senior Advisor to enhance the operational risk management framework. In this role, you will collaborate with various business units, ensuring effective risk oversight. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers a dynamic work environment and values professional growth.

Benefits

Innovation-focused environment

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in risk management.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk management.
• Intermediate knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve the operational risk management framework.
• Guide and monitor operational risks with stakeholders.
• Produce strategic reports on risk issues and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Ready to make a real difference in a stimulating, ever-changing environment?

Are you recognized for your leadership, analytical skills, and ability to build trusted relationships?
Do you want to actively contribute to strengthening the risk management culture at iA Financial Group?

Join a passionate and committed team at the heart of the second line of defense.

Your Role

As a Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the operational risk management framework. You will act as a strategic partner to business units and support functions, ensuring rigorous risk oversight and fostering a proactive culture.

Main Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the design, implementation, and improvement of the operational risk management framework.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to guide and monitor operational risks.

• Provide an independent perspective on risk management within business units.

• Develop and execute annual monitoring programs.

• Ensure consistency in risk management practices across the organization.

• Produce strategic reports on risk issues and trends.

• Represent the team on various internal and external committees.

• Advise and support colleagues and partners in adopting best practices.

• Actively promote the risk management culture within the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in risk management.

• Strong knowledge of operational risk management.

• Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills.

• Leadership, autonomy, and ability to manage priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis tools.

• Intermediate knowledge of English, as you will communicate daily with English-speaking colleagues for approximately 20% of your time.

Assets: Experience in insurance or financial services, knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework, KRIs, or data analytics, and experience in a second line of defense role.

Why Join Us?

• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

• Challenges that match your expertise.

• A corporate culture that values integrity, rigor, and professional growth.

• Work flexibility adapted to today’s realities.

Location(s) Québec, Québec Other Possible Location(s) Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia
Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date 2025-09-19 Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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