Senior Analyst, Risk

CMHC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housing corporation in Ottawa seeks a Senior Analyst, Risk to contribute to third-party risk management. The role involves analyzing risks, developing Power BI reports, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and three years of experience in risk-related roles. This position offers comprehensive benefits and supports a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Annual Paid vacation

Annual individual performance incentive

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement or risk-related roles.
• Advanced experience in Power BI using dashboard or other data analytics tools.
• Experience in third party risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on third party risk assessments using data analytics.
• Develop interactive Power BI reports and dashboards from multiple data sources.
• Provide actionable recommendations on third-party risks and compliance issues.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or economics

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well‑functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well‑being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Corporate Services Team, in the Senior Analyst, Risk position. In this position, you will support the continued development and governance of the third‑party risk management program. The successful candidate will have experience working with risk data, conducting in‑depth analysis, integrating diverse data sources, and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders to help manage CMHC’s third‑party risk exposure related to corporate procurement activities.

What you’ll do

• Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of third party risk assessments, quality assurance reviews, compliance monitoring, and oversight activities using data analytics.
• Collect and analyze information to identify third‑party risks and/or non‑compliance issues. Provide actionable recommendations and/or develop risk mitigation and compliance action plans.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to design and develop interactive Power BI reports and dashboards. Ensure data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes, and document any anomalies or discrepancies identified.
• Develop clear and concise reports for clients on an ad hoc basis, summarizing key findings and providing recommendations.
• Work with various stakeholders to aggregate data sets for reporting and contribute to database management and updates.
• Respond to client questionnaires, risk assessments, and due diligence requests. Maintain a repository of commonly requested documents and standardized responses.
• Recommend and assist in implementing key performance indicators (KPIs), risk indicators, and outcome targets to enhance business effectiveness and efficiency.

What you should have

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, finance or economics.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement or risk‑related roles.
• Advanced experience in PowerBI using dashboard or other data analytics tools.
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, and capacity to summarize information based on the relevancy.

It would be great if you also had

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance and Operations).
• Experience in third party risk management.
• Knowledge of the OSFI B‑10 Third‑Party Risk Management Guideline.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Postin closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non‑Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!