Senior Manager, Credit Risk Strategy & Governance

Kinvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up

Generous vacation policy and personal/

Professional development and Career De

A fulfilling opportunity with a FinTec

Job summary

EQ Bank, a leading Canadian Challenger Bank, is seeking a Senior Manager of Credit Risk Management in Toronto. The role oversees credit risk governance, portfolio monitoring, and strategic risk initiatives.

You will drive risk strategy, lead cross-functional governance efforts, and collaborate with senior leadership to ensure high-quality lending and risk mitigation across portfolios. The position is hybrid, based in Toronto, with responsibilities spanning enterprise-wide risk culture,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business/finance; MBA or accounting designation preferred.
• Experience leading credit risk governance and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent challenge to credit policy and procedures across business lines.
• Monitor loan portfolios for trends and prepare ad-hoc risk reports for senior management and board.
• Lead governance and quality assurance initiatives for merchant acquiring and other units.
• Support OSFI responses and drive continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with Senior Director and QA leaders to champion risk culture enterprise-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Credit risk management

Time management

Education

MBA

Accounting designation

Tools

Job description

EQ Bank, a leading Canadian Challenger Bank, is seeking a Senior Manager of Credit Risk Management in Toronto. The role oversees credit risk governance, portfolio monitoring, and strategic risk initiatives.

You will drive risk strategy, lead cross-functional governance efforts, and collaborate with senior leadership to ensure high-quality lending and risk mitigation across portfolios. The position is hybrid, based in Toronto, with responsibilities spanning enterprise-wide risk culture,