Senior Risk Consultant (ERM & BCM)

Aon; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Senior Risk Consultant to enhance client resilience through innovative risk solutions. The ideal candidate will lead consulting assignments in Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management, focusing on client engagement and team collaboration in Montreal, Canada. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and bilingualism as a plus.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• University education; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional certifications like CRM, CFA are assets.
• Solid grasp of ERM principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERM and BCM consulting assignments with clients.
• Identify customer needs and propose solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Bilingual (French-English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Senior Risk Consultant (ERM & BCM)

Are you a seasoned risk management professional seeking a dynamic environment and significant client engagements? Join Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC), a leading advisory group dedicated to enhancing client resilience through innovative risk solutions.

As a Senior Risk Consultant, you will have a key role in providing consulting services for Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management in various industries. You’ll contribute both as a project lead and team member, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and timelines.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Senior Risk Consultant, you actively contribute to the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) consultancy assignments with clients. Serve as a project team member and leader, ensuring task completion and overseeing project quality and timelines. In addition, we expect you to make an active contribution to the continuous improvement and innovation of our services.

• Actively identify customer needs, create concepts, identify delays in a timely manner and proactively propose solutions.
• Involved in project management, project implementation, conducting interviews, giving presentations, and facilitating workshops.
• Implement tasks related to ERM and BCM engagements, including but not limited to, drafting governance documentation, risk assessments (identify, assess, prioritize, respond, monitor, report), risk appetite, tolerance, and key risk indicator development, business impact analyses (BIA), recovery strategy development, business continuity planning, etc.
• Develop and implement risk and resilience frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines, reporting on and monitoring of client’s strategic and operational risks.
• Support and advance the thinking on the quantification of key risks, as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities within the ERM and BCM market segment.
• Support the maintenance of a robust sales pipeline, track sales activity, and report on progress towards revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively seeking opportunities to upsell additional services and solutions.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential areas for growth within the risk and resilience landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches that effectively communicate our value proposition and differentiate us from competitors.
• Represent Aon at industry conferences, networking events, and trade shows to showcase our risk consulting expertise and expand our professional network. Build relationships with key stakeholders and influencers to improve our visibility and reputation within the market.

Qualifications

• A completed university education; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications, such as CRM, CIP, FCIP, CBCI, CFA, etc. are considered an asset.
• Solid grasp of enterprise risk management principles, methodologies, and guidelines (e.g., COSO, ISO).
• Comprehensive knowledge of business continuity management principles, methodologies, and guidelines (e.g., ISO, BCI).
• Consistent record of success in business development, sales, or account management, with a focus on enterprise risk management, business continuity management, and/or related services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate sophisticated concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to find opportunities, anticipate market trends, and develop actionable plans to drive business growth.
• Team-oriented with a sense of responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant business tools.
• French-English bilingualism is a strong asset.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. We offer two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year to focus on yourself, and provide a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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