AVP, Enterprise Risk Management

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

• Work alongside team members to implement and enhance robust risk processes and tools as part of the enterprise risk framework
• Partner with investment and business operations teams across the platform to assist with risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of key enterprise risk exposures
• Monitor, analyze and report on key counterparty risk metrics
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop risk response plans for select risks
• Drive the automation of existing manual processes by creating tools and other technology solutions
• Conduct detailed reviews of internal/external risk events and summarize lessons learnt
• Maintain the internal risk database, produce dashboard reporting, prepare meeting materials, and assist with ad-hoc initiatives to meet evolving stakeholder expectations
• Stay informed on industry trends, developments and leading practices to advance our ERM program

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience And Skills Required: 5–7 years of relevant work experience in investment management, banking, or financial services consulting
• Strong understanding of the alternative investment management business, risks and trends
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management concepts (e.g., risk identification and measurement, risk appetite and limits, risk mitigation and response)
• Strong understanding of credit/counterparty/liquidity/market risks and metrics
• Prior experience with Tableau/Power BI/SQL a plus, but not required
• Risk and control attitude: ability to ask incisive questions, converge on critical matters, escalate issues

General Requirements

• Strong organizational, documentation, analytical, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often requiring fast solutions to complex problems
• Ability to successfully manage several priorities and competing demands, strong time management and prioritization skills
• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic and collaborative setting, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal direct supervision
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new insights to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Good judgment in terms of raising issues vs. solving problems independently
• Outstanding social skills and strong client focus
• Dependable, highly motivated and a great teammate
• Willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

• $145,000 - $165,000 / annum

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
• Access to a world-class medical advisory team
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• Mindfulness and wellbeing app
• Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
• New parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance
• Emergency backup care
• Matching gift program
• Education sponsorship program