Senior Manager, Risk Management, CBC Pension Fund

CBC / Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public broadcaster in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Manager Risk Management to develop and manage comprehensive risk frameworks. The role involves oversight of compliance, risk identification, and strategic counsel to senior management. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of risk management experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in risk management with knowledge of investment management principles.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with experience in risk modeling.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the investment and operational risk management framework.
• Monitor risk exposures across portfolios and ensure compliance.
• Educate teams on risk awareness and promote a strong risk culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related area

Post graduate qualifications (Masters, CFA, FRM, CPA)

Tools

Business software applications

Job description

Position Title :

Senior Manager Risk Management CBC Pension Fund

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

English

Language Skills :

English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing)

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada

At CBC / Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date : 59 PM

Located in Ottawa and established in 1961 the CBC Pension Board of Trustees (the Pension Board) is responsible for administering the CBC Pension Plan (the Plan) on behalf of CBC / Radio-Canada Canadas national public broadcaster. The Pension Board is committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits to Plan members while ensuring long-term funding stability.

Serving over 20000 members and managing more than $8 billion in assets the Plan is overseen by a dedicated team of 24 investment and operational professionals under the leadership of the Managing Director / CEO. The Plan maintains a diversified investment portfolio spanning public equities fixed income real assets private equity and private debtwith approximately half of the assets managed internally.

The Plans long-term success has been achieved through a focus on governance continuous improvement innovation and independent thinking. We offer a collaborative purpose-driven work environment where deep expertise is valued and innovation is encouraged in service of our pension promise to members.

Position overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager Risk Management to lead the development and execution of the Plans investment and operational risk management framework. Reporting to the Managing Director / CEO this individual will serve as the senior risk advisor to management and play a key role in strengthening the Plans risk governance and control environment. The Senior Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide risk frameworks ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices and supporting prudent decision-making across investment and operational functions.

As Senior Manager you will oversee and continuously enhance the Plans risk identification assessment and monitoring systems. You will provide risk leadership across strategic asset allocation reviews investment oversight processes and compliance protocols maintaining a strong internal control environment and risk-aware culture. The role includes a significant focus on investment risk management. This role also supports the education of senior management and staff on risk trends and elevates the maturity of risk processes to match the scale and complexity of the Plan. The ability to synthesize complex risk data into actionable recommendations and communicate them effectively to a wide range of stakeholders is critical to success in this role.

Key responsibilities include :

Lead the design implementation and continuous enhancement of the Plans investment and operational risk management framework.

Monitor and evaluate risk exposures across portfolios ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Provide strategic counsel and expert risk reporting to senior management and the Pension Board.

Evaluate investment risks and actively contribute to monthly investment management meetings.

Maintain and evolve the Plans Risk Register identifying and addressing emerging risks.

Oversee control self-assessments compliance monitoring and exception reporting processes.

Monitor investment activities for adherence to governance frameworks recommending corrective actions as needed.

Support Strategic Asset Allocation reviews through scenario-based risk analysis and modeling.

Lead risk-focused projects and contribute thought leadership to strengthen risk governance and awareness across the organization.

Educate internal teams on risk awareness and promote a strong organization-wide risk culture.

Champion a continuous improvement mindset to advance risk management practices and maturity.

Qualifications :

University degree in Business Administration Economics or related area.

Post graduate qualifications (Masters CFA FRM CPA) preferred.

Experience (5-7 years) in risk management with knowledge of investment management principles tools and techniques.

Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills including experience with risk modeling and report interpretation.

Proficiency in business software applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.

Proven ability to lead and develop staff while also working effectively both independently and within a team.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively demonstrating excellent business judgement leadership a high degree of integrity and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills sound business judgment and a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Bilingualism in English and French is an asset; English proficiency is essential.

Occasional travel may be required.

What we offer :

A work environment that values thought leadership and evidence-based decision-making.

The opportunity to lead and shape a critical function where your insights have a direct and meaningful impact.

A collaborative culture grounded in strong governance and a shared purpose : delivering retirement security to our members.

Mentorship and professional development opportunities to support your growth.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package including : a defined Benefit Pension (DB) Plan medical dental and vision coverage and four weeks of vacation to support work-life balance.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes :

A mandatory Criminal record check.

Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location :

99 Bank Street Suite 919 Ottawa Ontario K1P 6B9

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Full time

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1