Job Description
You will be working on a predefined hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.
Business Risk Analyst
Position Overview
Reporting to both the Manager, Risk Management and the designated business unit Senior Executive, the Business Risk Analyst will support and assist the assigned business unit in the execution of operational risk management program requirements, and proactively identify opportunities and propose solutions to enhance risk management practices, and advocate and drive a risk aware culture for the assigned business unit. The role will require regular communication with the designated senior executive on the status of risk program requirements and escalation of issues/findings.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Key Accountabilities
Risk Program Implementation and Maintenance
- Supports assigned business units on a day-to-day basis to identify, monitors and evaluates risk. Independently provides guidance and oversees the completion of risk program requirements.
- Ability to identify potential areas which can benefit from a deep-dive risk assessment
- Lead and independently challenge risk events/issues to understand root cause, impact and remediation plans/actions
- Drive Business Units’ compliance with EUC and Model risk assessment frameworks to ensure policy adherence
- Drive the development of the business units risk profile, risk appetite and metrics
- Develop and monitor processes to ensure completion of action plans and risk acceptance decisions
Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs)
- Supports and provides guidance to ensure all business units have formalized and robust RCSAs. This includes assessing control environment and assisting business units to identify gaps and ensuring appropriate mitigation.
- Plan RCSA scope coverage, assists business units in the completion of RCSA and provides thorough review and effective challenge
- Perform process walkthroughs with business unit and document key risks and controls using best practices
- Utilize internal systems to accurately capture RCSA results and associated action plans
Control Testing
- Independently executes and coordinates control testing activities for the assigned business units. This includes assessing control design and operating effectiveness.
- Oversee control testing scope coverage and executes testing for the assigned business units within the given timeframe
- Work with stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities to make control testing more effective
- Lead process walkthroughs with business unit, conducts independent control testing and documents the control environment and testing result
- Identify opportunities for improvement and remediation by discussing findings with business,
Deep Dive Risk Assessment
- Conducts deep-dive risk assessments for high-risk areas and critical functions.
- Proactively identify potential areas which can benefit from a deep-dive risk assessment by working closely with business and conducting thorough analysis
- Executes deep dive risk assessments scope coverage
- Identify opportunities for improvement and remediation by discussing findings with business, and recommend appropriate solutions
Reporting
- Consolidates risk information, summarizes issues, analyzes trends and provides regular reporting to senior management and 2nd line risk.
- Develop program-based reporting to provide status update, issues, KPIs, and action plans for the respective business area and continuously enhance reporting for the assigned business units
- Report risk program results and findings to senior management using digitalization and visualization
- Provide policy and program adherence updates to 2nd line risk
Risk Culture and Training
- Consolidates risk information, summarizes issues, analyzes trends and provides regular reporting to senior management and 2nd line risk.
- Develop materials to provide customized training for assigned business units to improve understanding of risk management program requirements and enhance risk culture
- Promote strong risk management practices and principles across the business unit
- Provide training and oversees risk event escalation and investigation requirements
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 3+ years of relevant risk experience
- Experience in financial services industry (asset)
- Experience in gathering, documenting and analyzing business processes (asset)
- Proficiency in data analytics techniques and relevant data analysis experience (asset)
Education
- Completion of a University degree or equivalent work experience
The Expertise You Bring
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and proactive problem management skills.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to communicate clearly at all levels.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Team player who works constructively with others to achieve team goals
Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:
- Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
- Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
- Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
- Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
- Up to $650 for home office equipment
- Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
- Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation
We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity?
We are proud to be recipients of the following:
Awards
Canada's Top 100 Employers
o Greater Toronto's Top Employers
o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canada's Top Employers for Young People
Great Place To Work™ Certified
Best Workplaces for Inclusion
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
Best Workplaces for Women
Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Best Workplaces in Ontario
Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
Designations
- A Canadian Compassionate Company
- Great Place to Work (Dec 2022 - Nov 2023)
- Best Workplaces for Women 2023 by Great Place to Work
