Risk Manager

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC. in Calgary seeks an experienced Risk Manager to lead the enterprise risk management program aligned with OSFI requirements.

You will oversee enterprise, operational, third-party, fraud, insurance, and business continuity risk initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will develop risk policies, conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers and KRIs, and produce reports for leadership and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of risk management, audit, or compliance experience within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of OSFI regulations and ERM frameworks.
• Experience with RCSAs, KRIs, risk reporting, and risk governance practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enhancement of the ERM framework.
• Ensure OSFI guidelines compliance and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain and update risk policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and support RCSAs.
• Maintain risk registers, risk profiles, and issue logs.
• Develop, monitor, and report KRIs and risk appetite metrics.
• Prepare risk reports for management, Board committees, and regulators.
• Manage risk events, root cause analysis, and remediation activities.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Advise business units on risk management practices and control design.
• Promote risk awareness through training, guidance, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting evolving business priorities.

Skills

Risk management

OSFI regulations

ERM framework

RCSAs

KRIs

Risk reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field

CFA/FRM/CRM certification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join their Calgary team. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role supports the development and enhancement of the enterprise risk management (ERM) program in alignment with OSFI requirements. The successful candidate will lead enterprise, operational, third-party, fraud, insurance, and business continuity risk initiatives, driving effective risk mitigation, strong governance, and regulatory compliance. A proven track record of implementing risk strategies within the financial services sector and building strong cross-functional partnerships is essential.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Support implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Ensure compliance with OSFI guidelines and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain and update risk policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and support RCSAs.
• Maintain risk registers, risk profiles, and issue logs.
• Develop, monitor, and report KRIs and risk appetite metrics.
• Prepare risk reports for management, Board committees, and regulators.
• Manage risk events, root cause analysis, and remediation activities.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Advise business units on risk management practices and control design.
• Promote risk awareness through training, guidance, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting evolving business priorities.

Your strengths include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; CFA, FRM, or CRM preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of risk management, audit, or compliance experience within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of OSFI regulations and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
• Experience with RCSAs, KRIs, risk reporting, and risk governance practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and exercise sound professional judgment.