Senior Analyst, Risk

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance coverage

Training and mentorship

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking a Senior Analyst, Risk to support risk management across insurance business lines. You will oversee QA, compliance, oversight and audit activities, applying risk concepts and communicating issues to senior leadership.

This 13-month contract role requires strong stakeholders skills and data-driven decision making. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor processes, and contribute to management reporting while maintaining

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting or economics.
• Minimum of three years of underwriting mortgage insurance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, QA, and oversight practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organization.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Adaptability in evolving environments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on Internal QA reviews for insurance lines.
• Monitor processes to ensure adherence to standards and identify improvements.
• Perform control testing and document results; identify gaps.
• Gather and analyze risk information and develop remediation actions.
• Prepare management reports with findings and recommendations.
• Support senior staff by analyzing diverse sources and communicating results.
• Respond to inquiries and provide risk/control guidance to stakeholders.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal/external clients.

Skills

Risk management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or economics

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Office Location:Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):ZZZ

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $73555.31to $91944.14and are based on qualifications and experience.

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

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage 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 1B Insurance Risk Monitoring and Reporting team, in the Senior Analyst, Risk position. In this role, you will support the business by ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, frameworks and authorities to provide management with confidence in business operations. You will support and monitor the full life cycle of quality assurance, compliance, oversight and/or audit support. You will apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered, track and communicate identified issues or risks to senior management and ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 13 months.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in planning, conducting, and reporting on Internal Quality Assurance reviews, ensuring alignment with key policies and procedures within the Multi-Unit and Homeowner insurance business lines.
• Monitor and review key processes, practices, and procedures to confirm adherence to standards, regulations, guidelines, and other requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, document results, and identify gaps or areas requiring remediation.
• Collect and analyze information on identified risks or non‑compliance and develop recommendations or action plans to address them.
• Contribute to the preparation of management reports summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Support senior colleagues by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from diverse sources and assisting in communicating results.
• Respond to inquiries and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on risk and control matters, including the application of standards, regulations, and policies, and on remediation strategies for identified issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, finance, accounting or economics.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in underwriting mortgage insurance products. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and oversight practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and political sensitivity.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and provide positive client experience.
• The ability to adapt to change, learn quickly, and work effectively in situations with uncertainty or evolving priorities.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with data gathering, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
• Familiarity with Multi‑Unit or Homeowner insurance products and practices.

Posting 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.

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!