Senior Manager, Operations Risk

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Toronto, ON

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Operational Risk Management (ORM) for an existing vacancy within our Operations Risk Group The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator with the ability to identify operational risks, develop or critically assess mitigation plans, implement leading practices while contributing to the strategic direction of the Operations Risk Group and Investment Operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue the evolution and development of a team whose scope, visibility, and importance continue to grow.

What You Will Do:

• A hands-on role covering the execution of our operational risk framework, maturing the program and its components as well as leading and overseeing a small expert team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with multiple business partners including portfolio managers, client servicing staff, middle & back-office teams, and information technology.
• Evolve and progress the Operational Risk Management policies, and procedures in line with business and industry developments – leveraging your experience to implement leading practices.
• Partner with our Information Security Management team, providing operational risk management expertise for our information security policies and procedures and in co-managing our business continuity management and operational resiliency program
• Manage and oversee the Operational Risk Management team, currently 3 managers based in Vancouver covering risk incident management, targeted risk assessments, risk and control self-assessments, business continuity, vendor due diligence, as well as the operational risk aspects within projects, fund launches and other undertakings across the entire group.
• Partner and collaborate with the Operational Risk Senior Manager running our audit, controls and attestations programs.
• Report operational risk issues, trends, and outcomes to Senior Management on a regular basis.
• Enhance our Risk intelligent culture training and education

What You Bring:

• 15+ years in Operational Risk Management within investment management or financial services, with expertise in risk frameworks, GRC systems, and business practices.
• 10+ years of progressive people leadership, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development
• Completion of relevant risk or educational qualification or certification is an asset.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused – experienced in building and maintaining productive relationships across business units and with internal and external stakeholders
• Influencer and thought leader – able to engage and collaborate with individuals and teams across all levels, communicate ideas effectively, and confidently challenge the status quo.
• Continuous improvement mindset – skilled at analyzing processes, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Strong communication skills – excellent writing, listening, and presentation abilities, with experience effectively conveying information across all organizational levels.
• Investment knowledge – experience in, or strong interest in, investment management or related financial services.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact. With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $179 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

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*We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.*No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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