Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst

Our client, Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst to join their growing Enterprise Risk team. This is a newly created role, reflecting the organization’s continued investment in strengthening enterprise risk capabilities and regulatory alignment.
With over 30 years of experience supporting lenders and brokers, our client is 100% Canadian-owned and committed to helping Canadians achieve homeownership. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a collaborative, forward-thinking organization that values authenticity, accountability, and excellence.

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management, the Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, supporting regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong risk culture across the organization.
This role requires a proactive risk professional who can operate both strategically and tactically—supporting framework development, conducting risk assessments, and delivering insightful reporting to senior leadership and risk committees.

Advantages

• Join a leading Canadian financial services organization with a strong national presence

• Newly created role with high visibility and impact

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and risk committees

• Hybrid work model (Oakville office with flexibility to work remotely)

• Exposure to enterprise-wide risk, operational resilience, and regulatory initiatives

• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including drafting updates, documenting risk appetite statements, and embedding risk considerations into business planning and decision-making processes

• Maintain and update enterprise risk registers, dashboards, and reporting tools to track organization-wide risk exposures

• Conduct and document Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) with business units to identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational and compliance risks

• Perform independent reviews within the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, including due diligence assessments and ongoing monitoring

• Support the execution of Operational Risk & Resilience programs in alignment with OSFI guidelines (including E-21), including Business Continuity and Incident Management activities

• Prepare risk documentation and analysis in support of internal audits and regulatory reviews

• Contribute to the design, testing, and continuous improvement of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools

• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), translating data into clear insights and executive-ready reporting

• Apply data analytics to identify emerging risk trends and enhance monitoring processes

• Collaborate with business leaders to promote risk awareness and strengthen control environments

• Support research, benchmarking, and process improvement initiatives within Enterprise Risk

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, internal audit, or governance, ideally within financial services

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline

• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks, particularly OSFI guidelines, with practical experience applying them in risk programs

• Experience supporting Operational Risk Management initiatives, including Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) assessments

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Visio); experience building dashboards and reports

• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and KRI reporting is considered an asset

• Familiarity with GRC systems and collaboration tools to enhance governance and reporting efficiency

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex risk concepts clearly to senior…