Senior Risk Analyst

About Payments Canada

Role overview

Payment product risk management

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve payment product risk approaches, engagement models, frameworks, and tools.
• Lead organization-wide ERM training and change-management materials.
• Guide business units in adopting the ERM program and embedding strong risk practices.

Oversight, monitoring, and reporting

• Provide oversight and effective challenge for risks related to payment systems, initiatives, projects, and change activities.
• Support enterprise risk reporting, emerging-risk identification, and review of risk appetite metrics.
• Research risk issues, provide recommendations, and participate in projects as a risk subject matter expert.

Relationship management

• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Communicate with internal and external risk leaders to gather and provide information, advice, and solutions.
• Remain current on developments in the risk management field.

What you need to be successful

• Undergraduate degree in business, commerce, analytics, finance, accounting, information systems, process management, or a related field.
• At least five years of recent experience in risk management, process management, and business analytics or reporting.
• Strong relationship management, presentation, thought leadership, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Ability to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders and apply risk practices to complex initiatives.
• BI and GRC tools such as ServiceNow, Tableau, and Smartsheet are assets.
• Eligibility to complete criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks.

Salary information

• The target starting rate is $100,300, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.
• The posting states that the full salary range and benefits package are provided separately.

Workplace and benefits

• The role offers a flexible hybrid remote and office environment.
• Benefits include variable compensation, a defined contribution pension plan, health and dental coverage, paid time off, professional development, and other programs.

Application information

• Applications are requested by October 2, 2026.
• Recruitment tools support screening, but trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers make final decisions.