Consultant, Climate Risk Management
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancity
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Compliance
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our Story &
Purpose:
We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.
As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As a Consultant, Climate Risk Management
, you will play a key role in shaping how Vancity identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks across the organization. This role is instrumental in designing and embedding the Climate Risk Management Framework, strengthening enterprise-wide resilience, supporting regulatory compliance, and protecting Vancity’s long-term sustainability. We’re looking for a strategic, analytical professional with strong risk management expertise and a passion for sustainability and climate resilience.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Enterprise & Operational Risk Management
. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands
How You'll Make an Impact:
Leading the design and ongoing enhancement of the Climate Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, assessments, and reporting mechanisms.Supporting the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework with meaningful and measurable integration of climate risk.Rolling out improved risk processes that help identify, assess, monitor, and report climate-related financial and non-financial risks.Developing tools and methodologies that strengthen operational resilience, protecting the organization’s reputation and supporting alignment with regulatory guidance (OSFI B-15) and Vancity’s Climate Transition Plan.Providing expertise in scenario analysis, climate-related stress testing, disclosures, and forward-looking risk indicators.Creating clear, visually compelling reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and the Board.Partnering with business units to embed climate risk practices into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.Championing a culture of risk awareness, sustainability, and accountability across the enterprise.What You’ll Bring to the Team:
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration or related field (Master’s degree or professional designation is an asset).A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, ESG/climate risk, or sustainability-related roles within financial services or similarly regulated industries.Demonstrated experience assessing and monitoring physical and transition climate risks, including their potential impacts on credit, operational, strategic, reputational, and enterprise risk profiles.Knowledge of climate-related regulatory and disclosure expectations, including OSFI B-15, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1 and S2, and sustainable finance frameworks.Experienced applying climate scenario analysis, stress testing, and forward-looking risk indicators to support risk appetite, reporting, and decision-making.GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate, CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing Certificate or Similar Certification will be an asset.Experience leading and managing projects is beneficial.Proficient in risk reporting and dashboard creation for senior stakeholders.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills across business.You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
Strategic – able to connect climate risk insights to enterprise-wide decision makingCollabora…
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