Risk Specialist

Farm Credit Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agriculture financing is seeking a Risk Specialist to enhance their technology and information risk management practices. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of risk management, coupled with strong communication skills to convey complex ideas effectively. This permanent position requires a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including risk assessments, coaching others, and maintaining risk management frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-department environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks related to business processes and key decisions.
• Coaching and mentoring in risk management practices.
• Maintain risk management frameworks and policies.

Skills

Communication

Technical expertise

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in agriculture, economics or business administration

Finance, accounting or risk management designation

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

06/29/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$92,310 - $124,890 Risk Specialist (Technology and Information Risk Management)
Solid communication skills plus technical expertise needed
Join the team responsible for technology and information risk management. You’ll bring technical expertise to help develop foundational risk management practices. Using your in-depth knowledge of risk management practices and strong communication skills, you’ll identify, assess and monitor operational technology and information risk and explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

What you’ll do:

• Work with stakeholders to understand and assess risks related to business processes and projects , customer offerings and key business decisions

• Coach and mentor others to effectively manage risk

• Be prepared to provide recommendations and consultation on risk governance gaps

• Maintain risk management frameworks and policies

• Research, develop and implement key risk indicators to monitor FCC’s overall risk trends

What we’re looking for:

• Dedicated team player who shines in an agile, multi-department and collaborative environment

• Problem-solver able to deliver on critical timelines and manage multiple priorities

• Relationship-builder and influencer with proven intellectual curiosity

What you’ll need:

• Undergraduate degree in agriculture, economics or business administration; a finance, accounting or risk management designation; at least four years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)