Risk Management Specialist

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Duties

Join the Fight Against Financial Crime! The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Canadians and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and AML/ATF supervisor, FINTRAC helps combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and threats to the security of Canada.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms to support effective risk oversight function.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, address findings from external reviews, and enhance risk resilience.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support external reviews such as Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Financial Sector Assessment Program (IMF/FSAP), Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), and Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) by gathering and analyzing relevant information, developing supporting documents, preparing sector representatives to respond to inquiries, and drafting formal submissions to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements in risk management, analytics, and quality assurance, continuously enhancing expertise through research and professional development.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks, including risk appetite, policies, standards, and templates, while leading risk planning activities such as the annual risk assessment.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and ensure alignment with internal controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor emerging risks, trends, and vulnerabilities, advising leadership on mitigation strategies and organizational preparedness.

Work environment

Click on the hyperlink "Why Work With Us" to learn more about total compensation package, including performance pay and leave.

The selected candidate will physically work in one of our 4 FINTRAC locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa or Montreal. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 times / week.

Intent of the process

Two (2) positions to be staffed immediately. Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies (indeterminate and term) as they arise.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please describe how you meet the required education and experience listed under "essential qualifications" and how you meet any of the education, certifications or experience listed under "other qualifications"."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in finance, business administration, risk management, or other related field

Degree equivalency

• Significant* experience developing risk frameworks, policies, and standards
• Significant* experience conducting risk oversight activities using Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, including monitoring risks across key ERM categories and evaluating mitigation strategies.

*Significant experience is defined as experience that is comprehensive (covering a wide range of responsibilities), deep (showing thorough involvement), and complex (involving challenging tasks), normally associated with having performed such duties for a minimum of five (5) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
• Certification such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), CRM (Certified Risk Manager), or Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Experience participating in external review processes (Financial Action Task Force, Financial Sector Assessment Program, Office of the Auditor General of Canada, Office of the Privacy Commissioner)
• Experience developing risk frameworks, policies, and standards, in financial or regulated industries

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

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• Knowledge of money laundering trends and terrorist financing threats

• Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations and partners
• Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
• Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas
• Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to analyze and translate complex issues into actionable solutions;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments;
• Ability to proactively manage risks

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.

Click on the hyperlink "Our rigorous security screening process" at the top of the page to learn more about this process.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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