Senior Risk Specialist - Third Party Risk / Supplier Risk

Fidelity International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in investment management as a Risk Specialist in Toronto. In this dynamic role, you will monitor risk management programs, conduct analyses, and report on effectiveness while advocating for strong risk practices. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment and a robust benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Up to $650 for home office equipment

Generous time off policy

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant risk management experience.
• Supplier / 3rd Party Risk Management experience is an asset.
• Good knowledge of risk management processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of risk management programs.
• Provide regular detailed reporting on the status of risk programs.
• Identify areas for improvement and remediation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

University degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelitys dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Who We Are

At Fidelity weve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and were constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means youll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. Youll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where youll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What We Do

Reporting to the Manager Risk Management the Risk Specialist Sr conducts ongoing monitoring / oversight provides regular detailed reporting on the status of risk programs consult and provides independent challenge on control effectiveness. This role provides analysis monitoring and challenge to identify areas for improvement and remediation by business units to support a sound operational environment.

How Youll Make an Impact

Program Monitoring Oversight and Reporting

Effectively maintain Risk Management Programs on a day-to-day basis to identify monitor and assess risk. Programs include but are not limited to Third Party Risk Management Change / Project Risk Management End User Computing and Ad-hoc Risk Assessment.

Ensure programs are consistently assessed; Program policy guidelines and internal procedures documents are kept up to date and relevant.

Issues encountered during real-time monitoring or through formal reviews are escalated appropriately and effectively to the Manager Risk Management.

Ensure program reporting is kept current and distributed to key stakeholders.

Areas for improvement and remediation are identified and consensus built on recommended solutions.

Independently challenge the status quo in a respectful manner.

Provide awareness and promote strong risk management practices and principles across the organization through effective communication and training to ensure risk management programs are understood.

Training and Risk Culture

Provide awareness and promote strong risk management practices and principles across the organization through effective communication of Polices and Programs.

Develop maintain and deliver effective training on risk Programs and Policies to FIC employees through a variety of mediums including online and face-to-face so that policies are understood and that employees are equipped to recognize and escalate knowledge of material risk.

Promotes awarenessto ensure that business understand their roles and responsibilities

Advocate for a strong risk culture and drive change

Project Risk Policies and Procedures

Participate in complex or highly critical projects to ensure risks are appropriately identified assessed and challenged.

Define implement and maintain the organizational risk framework to assess project risk and complexity and drive additional risk control activities

Ensures all stakeholders are appropriately trained on the project risk framework and requirements risk concepts including risk identification assessment and action planning.

Verifies adherence to risk framework ensures required risk control activities are completed and operating effectively

Consistently advocates for strong risk management principles and builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders

Actively participates in project meetings and supports challenges and identifies critical / material project implementation / delivery and BAU risks

Ensures accountability of stakeholders and actively asks questions and challenges the status quo

Proactively questions and assesses project risks and provides effective challenge

Evaluates identified risks in collaboration with risk owners and proposed response plans

Participates actively in post implementation lessons learnt and continuous improvement discussions

As required conduct ad-hoc risk assessments for high-risk processes and critical projects or business functions

Assess new and / or changes to operational processes including process mapping risk and control documentation and evaluation and action planning

Provide value-add recommendations to stakeholders for operational readiness decisions

Ensures material residual risks are identified action plans are identified and are robust

What Were Looking For

Completion of a University degree or equivalent work experience

3 years of relevant risk experience

Supplier / 3rd Party Risk Management Risk Management experience is an asset

Change / Project Risk Management experience is a nice to have

What You Will Bring

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to defined deadlines

Strong analytical skills problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Good communication skills ability to engage with individuals at all levels

Capable of assimilating complex material and to identify and discuss complicated concepts

Able to work on own initiative and develop practical solutions under pressure

Good knowledge of risk management processes and procedures

Knowledge of financial services products processes and industry is an asset

Some of the ways well help you feel valued and supported as part of our team :

Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote hybrid and in office options

Competitive total compensation including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you

Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day with 100% employer-paid premiums that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy

Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks

Up to $650 for home office equipment

Generous time off policy including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice

Diversity and inclusion programs including an active network of Employee Resource Groups

Extensive professional development opportunities including access to over 11000 training and development courses tuition reimbursement and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin age disability family status protected veterans status Aboriginal / Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation please email us at .

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity

We are proud to be recipients of the following :

Awards

Great Place To Work Certified

o Best Workplaces for Inclusion

o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

o Best Workplaces for Todays Youth

o Best Workplaces for Women

o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

o Best Workplaces in Ontario

o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work

o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations

Canadian Compassionate Companies Certified

Benefits Canadas Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy

TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Interventional Radiology,Information Technology Sales,Jdbc,Glass,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Create a job alert for this search

Risk Specialist • Toronto, Ontario, Canada