VP, Enterprise Risk Management

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Beutel Goodman is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join our team as VP, Enterprise Risk Management. This role leads the enterprise risk program, strengthens governance, and provides independent oversight of risk and controls.

The successful candidate will communicate clearly with senior leaders and promote transparency and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Legal, Risk & Compliance team and requires extensive experience in risk management, strong governance

Qualifications

• University degree and professional designation such as FRM, PRM, CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related leadership roles within investment management or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to influence and collaborate across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the firm's enterprise risk management framework and governance practices.
• Provide risk reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and shareholders.
• Analyse risk and business data to assist senior management with governance and strategic planning.
• Support risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and escalation activities across the organization.
• Conduct independent reviews of key risks, controls, policies, and processes.
• Oversee key risk programs, including cybersecurity, business continuity, third-party risk management, and emerging risk initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and a culture of transparency, accountability, and effective risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree

FRM

PRM

CFA

CPA

CIA

Job description

Beutel Goodman is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join our team as VP, Enterprise Risk Management. This role is responsible for leading the firm's enterprise risk management program, strengthening risk governance practices, and providing independent oversight of the firm's risk profile and control environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across teams, communicating clearly with senior leaders, and promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the firm's enterprise risk management framework and governance practices.
• Provide risk reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and shareholders.
• Analyse risk and business data to assist senior management with governance and strategic planning.
• Support risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and escalation activities across the organization.
• Conduct independent reviews of key risks, controls, policies, and processes.
• Oversee key risk programs, including cybersecurity, business continuity, third-party risk management, and emerging risk initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and a culture of transparency, accountability, and effective risk management.

Qualifications

• University degree and a relevant professional designation such as FRM, PRM, CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related leadership roles within investment management or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to influence and collaborate across the organization.

This posting is for a current vacancy on our Legal, Risk & Compliance team.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. A member of our HR team will reach out to you.