Job Description

Description :
VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management
Permanent Full-Time
Open to any location in Canada (ability to work remotely/from home office)
Closes June 9
Annual Salary: $133,497 - $183,558
Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canadas newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.
We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians - that's our purpose.
How does this position help fulfil Innovation's purpose? Glad you asked!
The VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management will be responsible for ensuring the organizations financial stability and driving risk-aware practices. This position contributes to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and has the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive robust model governance.
WIIFY (whats in it for you):

• Competitive Salary
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
• Flexible work arrangement options
• Strong benefit package
• 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
• Attractive variable incentive program
• Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
• Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
• A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
• And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

• A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
• A solution mindset that feeds inertia
• An ambassador whos willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
• Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
• Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
• A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell - a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
• Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
• Personality and Energy - a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

• Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks associated with our market and liquidity risk, providing effective challenge to business lines.
• Collaborate with the business line to develop and implement risk management strategies to manage exposures within predetermined risk parameters and metrics.
• Collaborate with model developers, data scientists, and business units to enhance model performance and accuracy.
• Evaluate model performance under adverse conditions and propose enhancements to mitigate model vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate and assess the risk profile new initiatives and optimize risk-return trade-offs while aligning with organizational goals.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and oversee risk exposure of financial instruments, portfolios, and investment strategies.

Some things that would impress us:

• Completion of a bachelors degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years\' related experience (i.e., model governance, OSFI E23 Model Risk Management Guidelines)
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are considered an asset.
• Proficiency in risk modeling software and financial tools.
• Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Interested?
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Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada. In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.