JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)
Duration: 12 months
Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Risk Analyst – Advanced to participate and execute on third-party risk management projects, aiding the delivery of the bank’s Third-Party Risk (TPR) governance requirements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in role:
Key activities include but are not limited to: Perform extensive analytics to understand and report on supplier risk performance, support the execution of regular reporting process and aid in automaton opportunities for the same, supporting the execution of third-party risk and compliance projects, identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities across the FSMO operations, work with and train stakeholders on the implementation of third-party risk framework etc.
Must-Have Skills:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an operational role with significant experience in execution of Third-party supplier risk management frameworks and methodologies
- 2+ years of extensive reporting experience including data capturing, data analytics and storytelling in PowerPoint through data
- 2+ years project management and execution (process improvement, business case creation, ability to write and explain complex requirements).
- 1+ years of experience in dealing with compliance projects based on complex regulatory requirements
- Experience working in Financial Institutions with exposure to Finance regulations (OSFI, FRB etc.) a plus
- Ability to deal with ambiguous requirements and able to question, interpret, investigate, define the ambiguity and obtain answers.
- Proven experience of delivering high quality reports and performing complex analytics
- Practical knowledge and experience in supplier risk mitigation highly preferred
- Experience in planning and change management. Ability to react to constantly changing demands on an ad hoc basis and to perform under time constraints with quality
- Strong relationship management and team-oriented approach. Ability to build loyalty and trust by proactively anticipating needs/resolving issues
- Maturity level and skill/judgement to be able to deal effectively with executive stakeholders
- Formidable and proven critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of flexibility and resourcefulness.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of third-party risk and relationship management lifecycles
- Working knowledge of Archer
- Third-Party Risk Mitigation
- Data management and data visualization, such as Tableau
Soft Skills Required:
- Strong presentation skills
- Sense of Urgency and can deal under high pressure
- Coachable and quick learner with the ability to grasp complex concepts and implement them
- Courage, tenacity, and an insatiable desire to challenge the status quo
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- A go-getter attitude, focused on delivering high-impact projects for the team
- High sense of accountability towards the success of the team
- Team Player/Collaborator with leadership mindset and skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
Education:
- University degree in Business/Risk or similar discipline
Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.