Senior Manager, Risk and Controls GFT

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?Are you passionate about Risk? We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Manager, Risk and Controls, for the Risk and Governance team in Global Functions Technology (GFT). The successful candidate will have a full understanding of GFT’s Risk Profile, Risk Appetite and be able to clearly communicate/support Senior Management and Executives.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Understand all of the underlying Risks in the Risk Register (the book of record of documented and assessed operational risks) and evaluate all new risks.

Lead successful control testing for GFT as controls are scheduled for testing.

Document and manage EIM Issues and ITRM Findings from creation to closure.

Serve as a Risk Management Subject Matter Expert for more junior staff within the team.

Oversee and report on the timely completion of Application Control Assessments.

Understand all the Risks/Issues/KRI’s/Reports that feed into the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Be able to discuss and provide advice to Senior Management.

Ability to describe the Business Unit’s Risk Profile as reflected in the Risk Register, including any actions being taken to remediate excess risk exposure.

Manage the creation of new risks and controls (including completion of control testing) as needed.

Build and present materials for senior-level risk management meetings – distribute notes and action items.

Develop next-gen tools and processes to streamline risk management and gain risk insights.

Participate in and lead risk related projects and assessments as they are rolled out across GFT, such as key remediation activities or implementing new tools.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:

CRISC/or Equivalent Designation

7+ Years Experience as a Risk Professional

Has a lot of Initiative, Self-Starter, Ability to navigate situations where the requirements may not initially be clear.

Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills.

Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.

Nice-to-have
:

Experience using LLM’s to generate plans, management reports and presentations

Build and integrate Agentic AI agents to make manual processes more efficient

Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.

Previous knowledge/experience with Key Risks/Indicator tools (e.g ERIC/Archer)

Ability to facilitate discussion between and influence key decision makers.

Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across multiple functions and businesses.

What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills
Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:

BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above
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