Risk Management Specialist

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Interior Savings and Gulf & Fraser Credit Unions have merged to create a dynamic and unified financial institution Beem Credit Union! As we embark on this journey together, we invite passionate and talented individuals like yourself to join us in shaping the future of banking excellence.

At Beem Credit Union, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member contributes to our shared success.

By combining the strengths and values of Interior Savings and Gulf & Fraser, we provide unparalleled service to our members and create a positive impact within the communities we serve.

Join us in shaping the future of banking excellence! If you're passionate about innovation, community impact, and a rewarding career, explore opportunities with us!

This role is eligible for remote work

What this role is all about :

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Enterprise Risk, the Risk Management Specialist plays a key role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the credit union’s enterprise risk management program and contributes to an overall superior member experience by ensuring the credit union has effective policies and procedures, risk management tools, and monitoring mechanisms that promote adherence to the credit union’s risk appetite.

The incumbent applies research, industry best practices, stakeholder input and collaborative project management skills to develop progressive, accurate and clear documents pertaining to all aspects of the Credit Union’s operations to aid in provision of service excellence to all Credit Union members.

This is a remote role and may require travel in the rare instance where an on-site risk assessment is required.

What you’ll do :

• Promotes and supports a positive risk management culture at the credit union while collaborating with applicable internal stakeholder groups and subject matter experts from all lines of business, fostering the appropriate overall level of risk maturity through the execution of the rolling Risk Maturity Roadmap.
• Contributes to the maintenance, development and reporting of the credit union’s outsourcing and third-party monitoring policies and program and risk register;

communicates and monitors the credit union’s established risk appetite and corresponding risk tolerances.

• Analyzes and monitors risk processes to identify areas for improvement and remediation by business lines to support a sound operational environment.
• Supports the credit union’s stress testing regime with key insights and validation of assumptions and approach; conducts regular assessments and reports results, gaps, and recommendations to management.
• Contributes to the maintenance, development and reporting of the credit union’s foundational frameworks : Enterprise Risk Framework, Operational Risk Management Framework, IT Risk Governance Framework, and Regulatory Compliance Risk Framework as well as the Credit Union’s Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, and Incident Response.
• Utilizes principles of enterprise risk management to support effective practices credit union wide, ensuring all regulatory and legislative changes are incorporated and followed as necessary;

supports the response to regulatory guidance from various regulators.

Partners with other departments and teams on collaborative projects and tasks on a variety of topics from inception to implementation and rollout, including contributing to the development of associated training programs when required.

A little about your qualifications :

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ related experience with knowledge of banking processes and regulations
• Sound knowledge of risk management processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling a Credit Union's exposure to risks
• An equivalent combination of the above may be appropriate.

What you’ll gain :

• Competitive base salary reviewed annually. The salary range for this position is $63,448 to $79,310.
• An incentive bonus plan
• Flexible, top-notch benefits plan choose what’s important to you, whether it’s a transit pass, gym membership, or additional vacation time
• Remote work environment
• Annual time off to recharge vacation starting at 3 weeks and 12 personal days
• Amazing RRSP program we contribute at a great rate, whether you choose to contribute yourself or not!
• Loans at preferred interest rates, discounted banking accounts and credit cards, unique banking instruments, professional financial advice we are a credit union, after all
• Professional development we’re truly committed to our team’s growth through in-house training, personal coaching, leadership development programs, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, professional dues coverage, and conference participation

Ready to join?

Visit us at and to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union! If you like what you see, please submit your application online.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We at Beem Credit Union we are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, or disability.