Risk Specialist (Third-Party Risk Management)

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural finance organization in Calgary is seeking a risk management professional to leverage expertise in third-party relationships. You will assess risks, coach team members, and develop risk management practices in an inclusive environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least four years of experience in risk management.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in risk management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks related to third-party relationships.
• Coach others on effective third-party risk management.
• Develop risk practices and maintain frameworks.
• Implement key risk indicators for monitoring.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, or business administration

Finance, accounting, or risk management designation

CTPRP, C3PRMP or CRM certification/designation

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/26/2025

Worker Type: Permanent

Language(s) Required: English

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance-based incentive, applicable to position): $92,310 - $124,890

Expertise in risk management rewarded. Leverage your expertise in third-party risk management to provide effective challenge, assess risk and identify opportunities to strengthen third-party risk practices across FCC.

What you’ll do:

• Work with stakeholders to understand and assess risks related to the use of third parties including traditional (for example, vendors, service providers) and non-traditional (for example, Alliance partners) relationships
• Coach and mentor others to effectively manage third-party risk
• Develop and enhance risk practices to enable the effective management and oversight of third-party risk
• 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 third-party risk environment

What we’re looking for:

• Dedicated team player who shines in an agile, multi-departmental 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:

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics or business administration; a finance, accounting or risk management designation; and at least four years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• CTPRP, C3PRMP or CRM certification/designation is an asset

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.