Risk Manager

Stafflink; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Risk Manager for a 6-month contract that can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada. The role involves integrating ESG factors into risk frameworks and providing strategic oversight. Candidates must have over 7 years of risk management experience in financial institutions and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in risk management, especially in financial institutions.
• Experience in leadership roles is required.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk governance standards and frameworks.
• Integrate ESG considerations into risk management frameworks.
• Provide risk insights for senior leadership decision-making.

Skills

Risk management expertise

Leadership in financial institutions

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of ESG

Education

Professional designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA)

Risk certification

Job description

Overview

Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with our client in the Broader Public Sector to recruit a Risk Manager. This opportunity is a 6-month contract (possibility of extension) that can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada. This role involves integration environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into established risk frameworks, while driving effective risk governance and strategic oversight. Experience working in support of financial institutions in a leadership capacity is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk governance standards and frameworks
• Integrate ESG considerations into risk management and appetite frameworks
• Lead the identification, assessment, and monitoring of top organizational risks
• Provide risk insights and reporting to inform senior leadership and board-level decision-making
• Manage team operations, including capacity planning, recruitment, and workflow management

Qualifications

• 7+ years\' experience in risk management, including experience in financial institutions. Leadership experience is required for this role.
• Professional designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA) and / or risk certification
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies
• Experience incorporating ESG risks into risk management frameworks is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly