Enterprise risk director overseeing governance, stress testing, and risk reporting for Amex Bank of Canada. Leading risk professionals and advising senior management, regulators, and the Board.
Responsibilities
Develop risk tolerance limits and establish risk appetite metrics and escalation thresholds for all major risk types
Identify emerging risks in accordance with the risk appetite program
Establish policies, practices, and control mechanisms to manage key enterprise risks
Monitor and report on the bank’s aggregate risk profile and initiate actions to ensure adherence to risk appetite
Lead creation of dashboards and reporting tools for major risk types
Provide regular updates to Senior Management, the Risk Committee, and the Board
Lead the bank’s enterprise-wide stress testing activities
Lead functional oversight of risk management activities, key risk-taking activities, and core risk controls
Provide oversight and effective challenge of bank operations through an enterprise risk management program
Support establishment and adoption of risk management programs for new or emerging risks
Support preparation of materials for regulator interactions
Support the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer in organizing and managing risk committees
Requirements
8+ years of leadership experience in risk management, compliance, control management, or a similar role
Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective
Ability to balance commercial objectives with sound risk management
Strong understanding of the payment industry and local regulatory requirements, including the Canada Bank Act and OSFI/FCAC guidelines
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related or quantitative field is preferred
Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are valued
Familiarity with analytical methods and tools would be preferred
Proven ability to build, inspire, and coach a team
Excellent relationship and influence management skills
Ability to identify issues, deliver and escalate key findings, and advise on solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks
Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment within a global organization
Employment eligibility to work with American Express; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
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