Operational Risk Analyst

Company: CGL

Department: Enterprise Risk Management

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Remote-Based

Language: This role operates in English. Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

The Opportunity: 

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities. 

As an Operational Controls Analyst you will contribute to the implementation of the operational controls program. Your work will evolve over time to match the needs of the program to ensure controls are identified, documented, reviewed, and tested.

How you will create impact: 

• Support the development of Enterprise Risk Management’s risk framework in relation to expanding regulatory expectations (e.g. OSFI B-10 Third-Party Risk, B-13 Technology and Cyber Risk, and E-21 Enterprise Risk Management)
• Aiding in the collection, confirmation, and documentation of key operational controls within the organization and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of data.
• Contributing to the education and communication on risk related topics such as Third-Party Risk Management, and IT Risk Management
• Working with the team and stakeholders to identify, document, and review risk mitigation tactics.
• Providing support to team members and functions within the team as required.

How you will succeed: 

• You understand risk and control and have experience gathering, documenting, and reviewing controls from other areas.
• You have effective communication skills and have experience contributing to the development of training materials.
• You build trust with technical teams through you’re understanding and aptitude for IT controls and best practices.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations.
• You are innovative, adaptable and enjoy working in a team and independently.

To join our team:

• You have 4-6 years of experience in Information Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Third-Party Risk, including 2-3 years of experience in an Insurance or Financial Services environment. 
• You have a post-secondary degree in Business, IT, Math, or a related discipline.
• You have experience in documenting and assessing IT controls
• Having a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Canadian Risk Management, Professional Risk Manager, or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designation is an asset.

 What you need to know:  

• You will travel occasionally.  
• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

 What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.