About the role

Senior Analyst strengthening operational risk management at BDC, Canada’s bank dedicated to entrepreneurs. Improving risk frameworks, controls, reporting, and resilience across the organization.

Responsibilities

Support first- and second-line stakeholders in executing ORM programs, including RCSA, KRI, ORE, and NPBI risk assessments
Support the first line of defence in end-to-end operational risk management
Identify, assess, measure, and monitor operational risks
Evaluate control environments
Oversee remediation activities and action plans
Review and challenge risk assessments and reported operational risk events
Monitor remediation activities and ensure timely closure of action plans
Design, implement, and enhance operational risk methodologies, tools, and training
Maintain alignment of ORM frameworks, methods, and practices with BDC’s operational realities and industry best practices
Improve ORM program reporting, including data collection, analysis, risk and trend reporting, action plan tracking, and senior management and committee presentations
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with first-line leadership, second-line risk functions, and senior leaders
Develop, enhance, and document ORM governance, policies, standards, and procedures
Leverage data, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to improve operational risk insights, monitoring, and reporting

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within the Canadian financial services sector
Experience in front-line operations, process support, or Operational Risk Management roles
Knowledge of Canadian banking products, processes, and organizational structures
Demonstrated experience supporting or executing operational risk programs, including RCSA, KRI, ORE, and NPBI
Ability to critically assess and challenge risk assessments and control environments
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to produce clear, structured, and professional reports, analyses, and presentations
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Fluency in French and English, verbal and written

Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan with employer matching of voluntary contributions
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
$750 wellness and health care spending account
Paid vacation each year
Five personal days
Sick days as necessary
Offices closed from December 25 to January 1
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for learning, training and development