Job Description

Reporting directly to the Director, Enterprise Operational Risk Management, the Manager will assist in the implementation and ongoing enhancement of OMERS risk management function.

Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Director, this position will assist in the development, coordination and facilitation of risk deliverables through the Chief Risk Officer and applicable risk management committees. Responsibilities include:

1. Risk Identification, Assessment, Measurement and Monitoring:

a. Assist in the ongoing identification, assessment, measurement and monitoring of key and emerging operational risks, including those surfaced through the incident escalation process;

b. Develop and manage the incident escalation process, including root cause analysis and partnering with the business to identify opportunities;

c. Identify opportunities to continually enhance and develop existing operational risk management methodology, policies, processes and tools;

d. Facilitate project and change risk assessments on key strategic initiatives and projects and provide risk oversight on significant projects;

e. Coordinate and assist in the development of Key Risk Indicators, including data gathering capabilities and analysis;

f. Challenge operational risk management activities with the various business entities and corporate functions;

g. Develop annual plans to support the team and Vice President in executing the strategy, and manage plans to ensure completion;

h. Develop an approach to, and manage open items or areas for further consideration to ensure these items are followed up on consistently.

2. Reporting:

a. Develop reporting timelines and requirements, and actively participate in the quarterly enterprise-wide risk reporting process;

b. Assist in gathering data and information to support enterprise-wise risk reporting, and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders;

c. Assist in the preparation of Senior Executive Team, Risk Committee, and Board reporting.

3. Partnership & Relationship Management

a. Develop and maintain strong working relationships internally as well as with external advisors, subject-matter experts, pension peers, and other external stakeholders;

b. Facilitate ongoing communication and information sharing among OMERS compliance, internal audit and other risk management functions;

c. Develop a communications and engagement approach and plan, to promote risk awareness and risk conscious culture across the organization.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years relevant work and management experience in an operations, or audit/risk-related function within the financial services or consulting industries.

CPA designation or MBA (or equivalent) is desirable

Project planning and management experience is beneficial, with the ability to schedule and organize key deliverables across the broader team.

Experience managing data, and possessing strong analytical skills to help drive data driven insights for stakeholders

Ability to prepare reporting and PowerPoint presentations for Management and the Board, and communicate complex information in a clear, concise and structured manner

Ability to develop trusted collaborative working relationships across multiple stakeholders

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work concurrently on multiple assignments

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Computer skills: Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children\xe2\x80\x99s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe \xe2\x80\x93 serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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