JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid | New York, USA
Duration: 6 Months
Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Project Manager – Risk Management to Conduct thorough risk assessments across various business units, projects, and operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in role:
1. Risk Identification & Assessment:
- Identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and threats in alignment with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Develop risk classification models to categorize risks based on likelihood, impact, and severity.
2. Risk Profiling & Analysis:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of risks to establish risk profiles.
- Utilize data analytics tools to evaluate trends, patterns, and anomalies in risk exposure.
- Develop detailed risk reports, dashboards, and visual representations of risk landscapes.
3. Mitigation Strategies & Recommendations:
- Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate, transfer, accept, or avoid risks.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to implement risk control measures.
- Support the development of risk policies, frameworks, and contingency plans.
4. Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and best practices.
- Monitor changes in regulatory environments and assess their impact on risk exposure.
- Assist in audits, risk reviews, and governance reporting.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to assess third-party risks.
- Present risk assessment findings and recommendations to senior management and decision-makers.
- Provide training and awareness sessions on risk identification and management.
Must-Have Skills:
- 8+ Years Experience as a Project Manager
- Proven experience in risk identification, assessment, and profiling in a corporate or consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO, NIST, or Basel.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools, risk modeling, and visualization platforms.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Prior Financial Institution Experience
Soft Skills Required:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CRMP, CISA, CISSP, PRM, FRM) are preferred.
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.