Senior Investment Operations Controls & Risk Specialist

Manulife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Canada is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to drive excellence in operational risk. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in investment operations or audit. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, preparing risk metrics, and managing compliance systems. Bilingualism in English and French is a plus. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary range of $71,475 - $119,125 CAD.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investment operations, internal/external audit, or control governance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks (RCSA, SOX).

Responsibilities

• Work on Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs) across multiple teams.
• Identify Key Controls and support the development of a Control Testing framework.
• Prepare and maintain Monthly Operational Risk materials, metrics, and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power Apps

Power BI

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Canada is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to drive excellence in operational risk. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in investment operations or audit. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, preparing risk metrics, and managing compliance systems. Bilingualism in English and French is a plus. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary range of $71,475 - $119,125 CAD.