Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an Enterprise Risk Manager to join our Enterprise Risk Management team.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Risk Management the Enterprise Risk Manager is responsible for leading and enhancing our business continuity management and crisis management programs. Additionally, you will play a key role in the overall enterprise risk management framework, working closely with senior stakeholders to manage and mitigate risks across the organization. Your responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive business continuity plans and crisis management strategies, leading the development and implementation of a robust third-party risk management framework, conducting risk assessments, and providing strategic insights to senior leaders.

Who you are:

Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans and crisis management strategies
Lead the crisis management program, including updating crisis management plans and procedures, and developing and leading tabletop exercises
Lead the development and implementation of a robust third-party risk management framework in collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing team, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party relationships
Prioritize and oversee the management of Aviso’s top risks, including ensuring adequate controls are in place and risk mitigation strategies are planned or in progress
Create and ensure alignment on enterprise risk programs across the organization
Mentor internal senior stakeholders and provide guidance to other functional team members on conducting risk assessments and provide subject matter expertise on how to proactively mitigate risk
Lead the drafting of the quarterly senior management and Board of Directors reports, including collecting, organizing, and visualizing risk metrics information
Present risk assessments and related risk information to senior leaders, providing strategic insights and ensuring informed decision-making

Your experience and skills:

5 - 7 years of specialized/relevant enterprise and/or operational risk management experience, preferably in the financial services industry, with 2+ years in a related role leading enterprise risk initiatives across a complex, matrix organization
Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional certification, Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification or similar is preferred
Crisis Management or Business Continuity Certification (ABCP, CBCP) is an asset
Proven experience in risk identification, risk analysis, risk treatment and implementing risk management strategies
Strong critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities
Exceptional relationship building skills – ability to work effectively with and influence people at all levels in an organization
Proven ability to create alliances and gain commitment and support for desired objectives
Advanced Power Point skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and inter-personal skills
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset