Risk Coordinator, Exempt Securities

The Risk Coordinator will be responsible for auditing various transactions mitigating the financial and reputational risk associated with these transactions. In addition to auditing transactions, they will work towards continuous improvement on processes and finding ways to reduce opportunity for errors or omissions on these transactions. This role requires an individual that is a forward‑thinker and who can look for ways to improve existing procedures and is committed to self‑development and proactively seeking coaching.

The Risk Coordinator is required to maintain up to date system records by ensuring accurate data entry, while also ensuring all customer service standards are met as set forth by Olympia Trust Company.

• Uphold the division and Olympia’s reputation and values, while promoting our motto “With Us, It’s Personal” in all interactions with employees, clients, and business associates.
• Conduct assessments of daily transactions and approve or reject.
• Review day to day documents/transactions and reports errors back to the Team Lead or Manager for any outstanding discrepancies.
• Make recommendations to improve policies, processes, and procedures and limit potential risk to our business.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all policies, procedures, services, and legislative requirements.
• Develop and meet individual and team goals.
• Actively participate in projects and team meetings.
• Flexible to perform various assigned tasks as requested by management and executives.
• Connection
  - We build long‑term relationships by collaborating with our clients and industry participants.
• Accountability
  - We are a trusted business partner operating with transparency and integrity.
• Innovation
  - We leverage technology to continuously improve how we serve our customers.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with data driven decisions.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to constraints, failures, and adversity and adjusts priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, while delivering a high level of service.
• Possesses excellent organization, high attention to detail and time management skills with the aptitude to establish priorities.
• Displays and fosters integrity and honesty through the promotion of mutual trust and respect, demonstrates and fosters high moral standards, and treats others fairly and ethically.
• High attention to detail and the ability to uncover needs that may not be articulated clearly.
• Must have the ability to maintain professionalism in all situations.
• Works well independently and can perform routine tasks with limited supervision.

• High School Diploma is required.
• Post‑Secondary education in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related field of study is an asset.
• 1 – 3 Years of Financial or banking industry experience is required.
• 3 Years of Administration experience is an asset.
• Entry level understanding of how the Division operates is an asset.

• Thorough understanding of the Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures is required.
• Intermediate level with Outlook and Microsoft Office products and internet application is an asset.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background check is required.