Occupation Types: Compliance/Risk Management

Risk Officer

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to support senior management with all aspects of risk management, risk governance and strategic risk initiatives at FNBC. You will assist the CRO with the development and maintenance of risk management frameworks, policies and strategies ensuring they are aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite. You will analyze, monitor and report on business unit risks; and liaise and maintain relationships.

About You:

• University degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Internal Audit or a related discipline which complements risk management and business
• 3-5 years’ or job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and learning, preferably in a federally regulated financial institution
• Remain current and maintain a strong understanding of risk management best practices and industry standards
• Be accountable for compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of risk management tools (i.e., Resolver)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Power Point, Excel, Word)
• Analytical skills, planning and organizational skills, interpersonal skills

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chief Risk Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the CEO and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for strategic oversight of Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s (including subsidiaries) enterprise risk management (ERM) plan at the governance and operational levels. You will be responsible for leading the second line of defense function including enterprise risk management, cyber security, compliance, business continuity, audit functions, retail and commercial credit adjudication, collections and credit recoveries, and loss prevention. You will be accountable to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. You will participate in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long-term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for the organizations enterprise risk management. You will manage the control, reporting and monitoring and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for the credit union and identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the risk management/credit team of BVCU. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the risk management/credit team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the organization, establish and maintain strong employee relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum 10+ years’ off in-depth knowledge in the areas of audit functions, financial risk management, compliance, or related field, with professional experience in progressive senior leadership roles. An individual with experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 10+ years will also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $126,694 – $158,367 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Manager, Third Party Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from your home office)

Closes February 8

Annual Salary: $96,429 – $132,590

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenets of the digital business model, like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the Senior Director Third Party Risk Management, the Manager Third Party Risk Management will be responsible for operating the third-party risk management (TPRM) program for Innovation Federal Credit Union. The TPRM program covers the end-to-end lifecycle for third-party arrangements. The role is also responsible to maintain and enhance the software supporting TPRM and related GRC programming to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff to help them
  • A purpose-driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach.
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia.
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a focus on process evolution.
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture.
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Manage the organization’s third party risk management program (TPRM) across the end-to-end lifecycle, with appropriate reporting and escalation of issues; including:
    • Manage the onboarding intake, coordinating and analyzing third party risk assessments and/or questionnaires for new engagements.
    • Conduct oversight reviews for existing third parties.
    • Coordinate and facilitate the review of risk subject matter experts and other business stakeholders as required; be the risk subject matter for TPRM and complete assessments as required.
  • Propose enhancements to the TPRM program, including recommendations on policy, practices, procedures and tooling, and support the implementation.
  • Support the implementation and roll-out of TPRM software and ensure its capabilities are developed, maintained and enhanced for continued support of the TPRM program.
  • Create and provide analytics and reporting on the performance of third-party relationships, the third party portfolio, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Relationship Owners and risk subject matter experts to develop risk mitigation and remediation actions for identified third-party risks and/or issues.
  • Collaborate with business units and third parties to manage third party risk to ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic intents.

Some things that would impress us:

  • University degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Business, Finance, Internal Audit or related discipline.
  • 4 – 6 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and learning, preferably within the credit union system.
  • Knowledge of third party risk and operational risk management practices, third-party risk management tools and GRC tools (e.g., Resolver).
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Comfortable with using IT tools.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain high level of quality of work.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people.  We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Manager of Risk & Compliance

The Manager of Risk & Compliance is a senior management role that reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Given the prominence of this position, we are seeking a seasoned risk and compliance professional who is experienced both in subject matter and in leading a team of professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who wants to contribute to the evolution of our risk and compliance activities working with different business partners throughout Synergy.

You are responsible for the second line of defense activities for enterprise risk management (ERM) and regulatory compliance (excluding privacy) by identifying, assessing, measuring, and monitoring risks inherent to our business activities and the controls in place to manage them. You will be an integral part of expanding Synergy’s risk management culture while contributing your expertise to different initiatives. Your talent and leadership will help us continue to move the needle forward as a second line of defense, while fostering growth within the team.

This position is designated as Synergy’s Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) and therefore, an understanding of AML requirements and experience in their application is necessary. This role will also lead and participate in various activities and initiatives, some of which include:

  • Fraud risk management
  • Third party risk management
  • ICAAP
  • Data governance
  • Business continuity planning
  • Regulatory compliance management

Your team engages with teams in different business areas to proactively discuss risk and compliance matters applicable to their operations. You respond to inquiries, complaints, and incident investigation requests with urgency for the circumstance. Where gaps are identified, your team will collaborate to develop action plans that effectively mitigate risks. You will use a forward-looking / dynamic risk approach to assist the CRO in evolving our ERM framework and strengthen the corporate risk profile.

You lead the development, documentation, and periodic review of policies and procedures and proactively improve our risk and compliance reporting. Creation of board reports and participation in government policy consultation to CUDGC and/or different levels of government are additional responsibilities that will be required.

You excel in strong written and verbal communication which demonstrates your ability in creating effective presentations to all levels of the organization. You have excellent sensitivity to a range of circumstances, along with sound analysis and judgment to act accordingly. You can identify emerging risks and understand their impact to determine what is a threat vs. an opportunity. Your ability to collaborate and look at risk based on severity and scale allows you to be a successful partner with our first line of defense.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of risk management, fraud prevention, AML, audit, and compliance experience.
  • Preference will be given to relevant risk management and/or compliance certifications/designations.
  • Substantial knowledge of related legislation/regulations and their practical use in the financial services industry.
  • Knowledge with components of privacy protection, including but not limited to data protection, IT governance, cyber security, etc. are valuable assets.
  • A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Proven people management, relationship building, and leadership skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

If the above describes you, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca. Please quote competition #241701 in the Subject Line. This position will be posted until a suitable candidate is hired.

More details:

  • Location: Lloydminster, or any of our rural branch locations in Saskatchewan. A hybrid or remote work arrangement will be considered for a suitable candidate.
  • Hours:5 hours weekly, Permanent full-time
  • This position will be required to travel and is expected to work with a high degree of flexibility in hours of work and travel abilities. The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation.
  • Salary: $103,300 – 129,200/annually

A little more about us:

At Synergy, our members are owners who profit when we do and who get a say in how we are run. We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 29,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

The Location:

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene and Metis.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

Synergy aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

www.synergycu.ca

 

Manager, System Credit

About Credit Union Central of Manitoba

Credit Union of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association and service provider for the province’s 17 autonomous credit unions. CUCM’s purpose is to provide strategic leadership for credit unions, and to deliver high-value solutions that help each credit union achieve its vision.

The role

Reporting to the Vice President, Lending & Compliance, the incumbent plays a lead role managing all aspects of system credit, risk management, and loan adjudication while serving the growth and competitive needs of credit unions. As the Manager, System Credit, your role will encompass the following:

  • Directly manage, lead, guide, engage, develop, and encourage the adjudication team.
  • Form part of the system credit committee, responsible for managing system credit risk.
  • Provide input to strategies that support the Lending Services, Compliance, and Manual Departments business goals and objectives.
  • Provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, meet with Central’s legal counsel to discuss options.
  • Play a critical role in delivery of lending conferences and workshops.
  • Demonstrate loan portfolio management and risk mitigation for complex credit applications.
  • Provide input into Lending Services components of CUCM Enterprise Risk Management program.
  • Review and make recommendations to Model Loan Policy and credit union lending policies.
  • Develop industry resources to be available to credit union lending staff and keep apprised of all industry and market developments.
  • Communicate with all lending relationships inclusive of industry partners, credit union personnel, Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba, and other internal/external stakeholders.
  • Make recommendations to process improvements in Lending Services

The person

You bring strong relationship building skills, sound analysis and decision-making competencies and have a thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to lending and of the commercial/agricultural marketplace.  You are a strong communicator. You are an expert negotiator with strong interpersonal skills with ability to diplomatically manage and attempt to reconcile conflicting demands and viewpoints, combined with personable and effective client management skills.

You a natural collaborator; driven by the challenge of change, with the ability to adapt your focus or approach based on what the situation requires. You are technologically savvy and up to date with technological developments as it relates to financial services.

Education & Experience

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Credit Adjudication. Experience with Agriculture Lending would be of benefit. Education equivalent to completion of three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, ideally in commerce or business administration, or related experience is required.

The Company

We offer an excellent total compensation and benefits package including an incentive pay program, an extensive community service program, training and development opportunities, and a work environment that engages and enables our employees to serve our members. The salary will relate to qualifications and experience.

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

Our office is located in downtown Winnipeg close to the Canada Life Centre.  In the current environment, employees have the ability to work from home.

Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association for Manitoba’s credit unions and as such manages liquidity reserves, monitors credit granting procedures and provides trade services in areas such as corporate governance, government relations, representation, and advocacy. CUCM also provides human resources services, research, communications, planning, lending, compliance, and risk management services to credit unions. Manitoba credit unions jointly own CUCM and it is financed through assessments and fee income derived through its operations.

CUCM welcomes applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

The salary will relate to qualifications and experience. The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000-$137,000.

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2023

To apply please go to: https://cucm.applicantpro.com/jobs/3144605

Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an exciting opportunity to share on our Operations team. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud to oversee and lead our operations and compliance teams. If you are a professional with experience in operations, anti-money laundering, fraud, compliance and associated regulatory reporting, we want to hear from you!   

What’s the role?

Reporting to the VP, Operations, our Compliance & Privacy Officer, you will step into a pivotal role as the Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leadership: You will be at the forefront of our operations department, providing strategic direction and vision.
  • Mentorship: As a leader, you will coach and support our dedicated assistant management team and staff, nurturing their growth and success.
  • Compliance Champion: You will play a vital role in ensuring our compliance with Anti Money Laundering (AML), FATCA, and Common Reporting Standards (CRS) legislation. Your expertise will guide us in staying ahead of regulatory requirements.
  • Fraud & Risk Mitigation: Protecting our organization is a top priority. You will be responsible for monitoring and mitigating all fraud-related activities, ensuring our financial security.
  • Influence: Your insights will be crucial in preparing and reporting information to our Risk Oversight Committee and Board of Directors, making you an integral part of our decision-making process.
  • AML Expert: As our Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, you will be a key figure in upholding AML regulatory requirements for Coastal Community Credit Union and Coastal Community Wealth Management Inc.

Your duties will also include:

  • Creating the annual operating plan, budget, and business volume targets for the centralized operations department in accordance with the corporate standards.
  • Ensuring that productivity and efficiency standards benchmarked by industry are met.
  • Collaborating with technology teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to execute initiatives.
  • Actively leading and/or participating in corporate projects, providing operational, compliance and strategic leadership and guidance on the delivery of services.
  • Responsible for providing quarterly reporting on all fraud activity.
  • Preparing and coordinating audits, both internally and externally, and responding to findings.
  • Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to by the organization to ensure legislative requirements are met.
  • Regularly reviewing AML, FATCA, and CRS policies and processes, ensuring conjunction with legislative revisions

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree requiring 3-4 years of full-time study or related combination of education and progressive experience in a financial institution is essential.   
  • Certification/Designation from an accredited Anti-Money Laundering program.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience working within the financial industry.
  • Minimum 7 years supervisory experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Advanced proficiency with the DNA Banking System.
  • Proven experience in providing detailed and accurate information to third parties. 
  • Previous experience working on/leading large projects.
  • Previous experience conducting research and preparing reports.
  • Previous experience working with auditors.
  • Knowledge of how to gather, clarify and apply information transmitted in various formats.
  • Advanced understanding of branch operations, products and services.
  • Advanced understanding of PCMLTFA, FATCA and CRS legislation.
  • Advanced understanding of fraud, fraud mitigation and loss prevention and related systems.
  • Advance skills in legislation interpretation into policy

What we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • A comprehensive benefits package, dental, and extended healthcare
  • Employer paid RRSP benefit
  • Ongoing support for education and career development

Who are we?

Coastal Community has been in business over 70 years, and we’re proud of the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned and locally-based—all of Coastal Community’s operations, Board of Directors and employees are based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, with all decisions made locally.
  • We’re a growing organization with over 2.5 billion in Credit Union assets, serving over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices and 4 business centres.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home, and in the last five years alone, we’ve contributed $2.5 million to community partners across our islands.

At Coastal Community, we believe in working hard and having fun while doing it! Join our team and experience a workplace where fun and productivity go hand in hand. With a generous compensation package and a commitment to work/life balance, we’re invested in your long-term career satisfaction. Join us, and you’ll quickly discover why so many people choose to build their careers right here with us!

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance)

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you. We are seeking and Assistant Manager, Central Operations, so if you’re passionate about improving people’s financial health and have experience with anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation we’d like to hear from you.

What’s the role?

The Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance) is primarily responsible for supervising  functions related to anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation, and services provided to branch operations with regards to/not limited to clearing administration, loans administration, document administration.  As Assistant Manager, Central Operations you have the ability to interpret and apply legislative changes, provide guidance around regulatory requirements, and develop policies/procedures to achieve regulatory compliance and mitigate fraud loss. In addition to this, you are accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and continuous development of team members. You work with focus to provide support and information to the department and branch employees. This position will report to both the Manager, Central Operations and the Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud

Your duties will include:

  • Ensure that the anti-money laundering and anti-fraud/fraud mitigation functions are reviewed on a regular basis and approved changes are implemented accordingly.
  • Provides input to the Manager, Central Operations and/or Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud to ensure that an annual plan, budget and business volume targets are established for Central Operations.
  • Design continuous improvement processes and conducts regular evaluations and follow-up with Central Operations and branch staff to determine the effectiveness of services programs delivered.
  • Monitor activities to promote efficient servicing of branch and operational requirements.
  • Monitor the completion of processing, reconciling and settlement functions as related to operations.
  • Supervise the interpretation and application of legislative changes to ensure that all parties abide by the legislation.
  • Ensure that information is accurately reported to FINTRAC in regards to Large Cash Transaction and Electronic Funds Transfers.
  • Accountable for the overall findings and escalation resulting from Suspicious Transaction Reports, Politically Exposed Foreign Person processes, Fraud Incident reports, AML processes relating to CCFMI, and memberships with CRA or RCMP Production Orders and reclassification.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to meet regulatory requirements and reduce losses.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to increase efficiencies.
  • Review applicable processes and policies on an ongoing basis to determine efficiencies and bring forward recommendations
  • Provides effective leadership by creating a trusted environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, ensures a respectful, engaging and productive work environment and positive culture.
  • Accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and development of the area employees.
  • Assists with the development and engagement of an employee culture that inspires innovation, creativity, collaboration, diversity and supports achievement of the business goals and increased employee productivity.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma requiring 3-4 years of full-time study or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of six (6) years progressive financial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • AML Designation/Certification from The Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI) or equivalent AML institute.
  • Educational/work experience background in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Solid understanding of service levels, branch operations, products and services.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Extensive experience in FINTRAC Reporting requirements.
  • Proven experience in providing detailed and accurate information to third parties.
  • Extensive experience in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Advanced research skills and advanced strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
  • Advanced understanding of audit procedures.
  • Solid knowledge and experience of fraud activities and loss prevention.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to coach and motivate a team of representatives.

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
  • We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

If you join us you’ll work hard, but have a lot of fun along the way. We offer a generous compensation package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral is on a focused enterprise-wide journey dedicated to ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. To support this journey, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, trusted professional to develop and maintain risk management frameworks and policies that promote a forward-looking risk culture that stresses integrity and effective risk management throughout SaskCentral.

The Job

The ERM function is expected to have processes and controls in place to assess the accuracy of potential business line risk information or analysis and offer objective reporting to the board, the risk committee and senior management.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will influence SaskCentral’s risk-taking activities while remaining unbiased and providing an objective view to the risk committee, operations within the ERM framework and in the ongoing assessment of risk-taking activities.

This position provides oversight to SaskCentral’s annual ICAAP, continuity management program and recovery plan framework.  You will oversee risk management frameworks and policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and identify, measure, monitor and report on potential risks at an enterprise level. This role provides oversight and challenges practices, when necessary, with both internal and external committees to support the ERM practices of SaskCentral.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of ERM frameworks and 10 years of experience with financial institution risk management. You will have an undergraduate degree in finance and/or risk-related field, preferably complemented with a risk management-related certification or designation (e.g. CPA, CFA, FSA). You use advanced reporting applications for financial and risk modeling/reporting. Coding in risk-related software or Excel is desirable but not required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by the end of day Thursday, October 5, 2023 on the SaskCentral Career Page.

Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility: We celebrate strength in diversity as it contributes to our collective success. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles that interest them. Your individuality is welcome here.

We thank all applicants for their interest.  Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compliance Specialist

Apply By September 27

Annual Salary: $53,248 – $73,216

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenets of the digital business model, like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, the Compliance Specialist will support the management of Financial Consumer Protection Framework Requirements across the enterprise through the use of self-assessment tools, conducting monitoring and testing activities, and integrating results into the regulatory compliance management program for risk assessment. This individual will conduct due diligence reviews and monitoring and testing activities of outsourcing and third-party arrangements including Fintech partnerships for compliance and regulatory requirements.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff to help them
  • A purpose-driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a focus on process evolution.
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture.
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Assist in maturing the financial consumer protection framework requirements across the enterprise through the use of self-assessment tools, conducting monitoring and testing activities and integrating results into the regulatory compliance management program for risk assessment
  • Assist with conducting oversight and drafting reporting (internal and regulatory) associated with complaint handling obligations
  • Conduct due diligence reviews and monitoring and testing activities of outsourcing and third-party arrangements as well as Fintech partnerships for compliance with regulatory requirements including OSFI B-10 (Outsourcing of Business Activities, Functions and Processes), Bank Act and FCAC consumer provision obligations
  • Contribute to internal, public and regulatory reporting
  • Provide guidance and support to others on compliance matters
  • Support the development, review and maintenance of compliance policies, practices, and procedures
  • May be required to perform activities in support of the AML/ATF Compliance Program which may include AML or fraud alert investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, assist with regulatory examinations, amongst other activities

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary program or a combination of industry related education and equivalent experience. Experience within a federally regulated institution is an asset.
  • Three years of experience in regulatory compliance management with focus on Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) requirements, risk assessments and compliance testing or a related role. Experience with Resolver or a similar compliance software tool is an asset.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation and regulations (federal and provincial)
  • Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills to connect with groups across the organization and build/manage stakeholder relationships
  • Organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through

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Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people.  We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

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