Associate Director, Operational Risk & Resilience (Fintech)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Operational Risk & Resilience (Finance): Leading the operational risk and resilience framework to ensure service continuity and risk culture within a global asset servicing provider with an accent on RCSAs, BCM testing, and integrated risk monitoring. Focus on embedding resilience standards, managing end-to-end testing cycles, and optimizing risk reporting for senior management.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, ON, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global partner providing asset servicing and operational solutions for some of the world's largest public and private funds.

What you will do

• Lead risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) and validate the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Develop, maintain, and test business impact analyses (BIAs) and recovery plans across the service taxonomy.
• Manage end-to-end BCP testing cycles, capturing lessons learned to evolve the scenario library.
• Implement and monitor an integrated risk and resilience policy framework in line with regulatory standards.
• Draft committee papers and deliver periodic reporting on risk metrics to management and governance forums.
• Collaborate with first-line operations, compliance, and internal audit to coordinate risk information and incident updates.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, law, economics, business or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in operational risk and/or business continuity management within a financial institution.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a solid understanding of broader risk frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for risk management in financial services.
• Must be based in Toronto, Canada for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification in risk or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of the Fund administration business.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, and Power Apps for data visualization and dashboards.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools for workflow automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model allowing for a balance between office and remote work.
• Access to learning and development opportunities within one of the world's largest financial groups.
• Vibrant culture with a strong focus on innovation and client centricity.
• Connected team environment within a fast-growing business.