Payments Risk & Controls Strategist

Central 1 Credit Union; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Payments Risk & Controls Specialist to support enterprise-wide risk and control activities. The role includes maintaining risk inventories, assisting with risk reviews, and tracking operational issues. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in risk management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication capabilities, along with a relevant degree. Salary range is $72,000–$85,000.

Benefits

Work-life flexibility

Generous annual vacation

Access to a learning platform

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in risk management, payments operations, compliance, or audit.
• Experience working with risk frameworks such as RCSA and control testing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare materials for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management activities across the Payments Group.
• Assist with risk and control assessments across Payments processes.
• Track operational issues and audit findings from initiation to closure.

Skills

Risk management

Payments operations

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Education

Degree or diploma in business, risk management, analytics, finance, or a related field

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Payments Risk & Controls Specialist to support enterprise-wide risk and control activities. The role includes maintaining risk inventories, assisting with risk reviews, and tracking operational issues. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in risk management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication capabilities, along with a relevant degree. Salary range is $72,000–$85,000.