Risk Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in risk management is looking for a Risk Specialist to join their team. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to assess and manage technology and information risks. Candidates should have a solid background in risk management practices and excellent communication skills to bridge technical concepts to a broader audience.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks related to business processes and customer offerings.
• Coach and mentor team members in risk management.
• Provide recommendations on risk governance.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

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)