Enterprise Risk Management Consultant, Climate Risk

Vancity

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $81,200-122,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description :About VancityVancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!About the workplaceThis is a permanent, full-time role will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location in Vancouver and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work on-site at least once a week.We are looking for an Enterprise Risk Management Consultant, Climate Risk to help shape how we assess, manage, and mitigate climate-related risks across our organization. This is a unique opportunity to design and embed the Climate Risk Management Framework to meet evolving regulatory expectations, strengthen enterprise-wide resilience and protect our long-term sustainability.A typical day would involve:
  • Lead the design and enhancement of the Climate Risk Management Framework, including related policies, procedures, assessments, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Support the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework, ensuring climate risk is reflected and integrated in a meaningful, measurable way.
  • Roll out improved risk processes across the organization that help identify, assess, monitor, and report climate-related financial and non-financial risks.
  • Develop tools and methodologies that strengthen operational resilience, protect the organization’s reputation, and support alignment with regulatory guidance (e.g., OSFI B-15) and Vancity’ s Climate Transition Plan.
  • Provide expertise in scenario analysis, climate-related stress testing, climate disclosures, and forward-looking risk indicators.
  • Create clear, visually compelling reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and the Board.
  • Partner with business units and functional teams to embed climate risk practices into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
  • Champion a culture of risk awareness, sustainability, and accountability across the enterprise.
You have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in, Risk Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s degree or professional designation is an asset).
  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise risk, ESG/climate risk, or sustainability-related roles within financial services or similarly regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of climate-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSFI B-15, IFRS)
  • Experience developing or supporting risk frameworks and policies, including Climate, ERM and Risk Appetite.
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations related to climate risk and sustainable finance.
  • Canadian Risk Management certification.
  • Experience leading and managing projects is beneficial
  • Proficient in risk reporting and dashboard creation for senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills across business.
You are:
  • Strategic – you translate regulatory guidance and climate science into practical, enterprise-level frameworks, policies and assessments that can be embedded across business lines, enabling teams to manage environmental risk..
  • A communicator – you simplify complex climate risk concepts for diverse audiences, from frontline managers to Board committees, using verbal, written, and visual storytelling to drive engagement and alignment.
  • Detail-oriented – you ensure accuracy in risk documentation, dashboards, and regulatory reporting, while driving consistent follow-through on remediation plans, issue tracking, and program enhancements.
The salary range for this role is $81,200 to $122,000 annually. The midpoint of the salary range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.Posting Deadline: Posted until filledA career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:We offer:
  • We are the largest private-sector
in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the . * Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
  • New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
  • In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
  • We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
  • We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.
At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.Skills : Analytics: Expert
Risk Analysis: Expert
Written Communication: Expert
Communications: ExpertEducation : Bachelors

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