Analyst, Operational Risk - Toronto, Canada - RFA Canada

RFA Canada

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RFA's residential mortgage lending business is operated by RFA Mortgage Corporation and RFA Bank of Canada, a federally regulated Schedule I Bank.

RFA Mortgage Corporation specializes in Prime lending (Insured, Insurable, Uninsurable), while RFA Bank of Canada is a balance sheet based Alternative mortgage lender (Alt-A and B lending).

Combined, RFA offers mortgage brokers a one-stop shop with our full suite of competitive Prime and Alternative mortgages.- RFA's strategic vision is to be a long-term leader in the residential lending segment by offering a value proposition beyond just rate and compensation.

Through building a competitive broker experience and solutions-oriented product suite, RFA's goal is to be recognized and recommended by our mortgage broker partners, mortgagors, and other strategic partners, for our financing solutions and broker/client experience.
The OpportunityCore Responsibilities**- Assists in the maintenance and operational activities of the Business Continuity Management, Data Management and Records Management programs, as well as other Operational Risk Management programs.

Assists with the execution of the Bank's Risk and Control Selfassessment (RCSA) process with Business and Functional Units
Participates as needed in the analysis of root causes of operational risk events (OREs) including the quantification of near misses
Assists in the tracking of action items and target dates to address any identified gaps arising from RCSAs, internal audit and external audit findings, risks arising from business or other changes, root causes of operational risk events, and emerging risks
Together with the Director and the Senior Manager, manages the Bank's risk management systems/tools including workflow and system design, implementation, testing, change management and, documentation
Helps the Director to provide risk reporting on a detail or aggregated/Banklevel basis to the CRO, senior management, or the Board and its committees on the operational risk profile, including compliance with risk limits, reporting on key risk indicators and operational risk events, and emerging trends
Effectively discharges other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director.
Makes a significant and effective contribution to the planning and execution of the Operational Risk Team ERM mandate through robust and consistent delivery and enhancement recommendations
Provides thought leadership (impact and influence) to other colleagues within the Bank's ERM department.
Acts as a trusted partner and risk advisor to Business and Functional Units

What you can bring to RFA:

Knowledge and understanding of ERM policies and practices, including risk appetite framework, and regulatory requirements related to the Bank's activities
Bachelors' Degree in related discipline
Experience includes exposure to a GRC system, ideally in an administration role (asset)
Current or progression towards risk certification is an asset.

Benefits of Working at RFA:

Health & Dental Care
Vision Care
RRSP Match
Vacation & Personal Days
Hybrid working environment
Health & Wellness Spend
Good understanding of data management concepts; prior exposure to related initiatives
Experience with records management program implementation and / or lifecycle activities
Experience with business continuity program implementation and / or lifecycle activities
Good analytical skills and the ability to independently generate riskbased reporting for monitoring oversight
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including macros and data visualizations (preferred)
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to learn new skills and expand knowledge base by demonstrating initiative through taking on new tasks
Ability to prioritize, balance conflicting tasks, and manage internal and external stakeholders
Allround abilities, and a demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to be a teamplayer, and to embrace the challenge of working in a lean and fastpaced environment in a growing organization
Ability to effectively manage interpersonal relations across functions and entities in conflicting and competing environments.
Negotiation, presentation and facilitation skills (preferred)
An ability to confidently and competently act as a change agent

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.