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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
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POSITION OVERVIEW
At BDC, the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, Operational Risk Management (ORM) plays a critical role in supporting informed decision‑making as we evolve our business, digital platforms, and operating model. The ORM team partners closely with the first line of defense to strengthen operational resilience across the organization.
As Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management, you are a subject‑matter expert who supports the implementation, evolution, and continuous improvement of BDC’s ORM Framework. Your work contributes directly to strong governance, effective controls, and the sustainable success of Canadian businesses.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Support first‑ and second‑line stakeholders in executing ORM programs, including:
Risk and Control Self‑Assessments (RCSA)
Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
Operational Risk Events (ORE)
New Product and Business Initiative (NPBI) risk assessments for products, projects, and organizational changes
Support the first line of defence in the end‑to‑end management of operational risks, including:
Risk identification, assessment, measurement, and monitoring
Evaluation of control environments
Oversight of remediation activities and action plans
Critically review and effectively challenge first‑ and second‑line risk assessments and reported operational risk events
Monitor remediation activities and ensure timely closure of action plans
Design, implement, and enhance operational risk methodologies, tools, and training for the first line
Ensure ORM frameworks, methods, and practices remain aligned with BDC’s operational realities and evolving industry best practices
Manage and improve ORM program reporting, including:
Data collection and analysis
Risk and trend reporting
Action plan tracking
Senior management and committee presentations
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with first‑line leadership, second‑line risk functions, and senior leaders
Develop, enhance, and document ORM governance, policies, standards, and procedures
Leverage data, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to enhance operational risk insights, monitoring, and reporting
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within the Canadian financial services sector, including:
Front‑line operations or process support or
Operational Risk Management roles
Knowledge of Canadian banking products, processes, and organizational structures
Demonstrated experience supporting or executing operational risk programs (e.g., RCSA, KRI, ORE, NPBI)
Ability to critically assess and challenge risk assessments and control environments
Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to produce clear, structured, and professional reports, analyses, and presentations
Strong interpersonal and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Fluency in French and English (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools
Experience applying automation, analytics, or AI tools to improve risk monitoring, reporting, or control processes
Experience designing or enhancing operational risk methodologies, frameworks, or governance documentation
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.