Careers at CMHC: Senior Specialist, Strategic and Reputational Risk (Mortgage Loan Insurance and Cre

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.


• Annual individual performance bonus.


• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.


• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the CRO’s Financial Risk Oversight team, in the Senior Specialist, Strategic and Reputational Risk (Financial Risk Oversight) position. In the role, you will provide risk oversight in monitoring and managing financial risks to CMHC in support of strategic corporate objectives. As a member of the team, you will be a key contributor to monitoring and reporting on enterprise-wide financial risks related to Mortgage Loan Insurance, Housing Programs, Counterparty Credit, Market, Capital Investments, Liquidity and/or Securitization.

This is a temporary position of 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct independent oversight to ensure CMHC’s financial risk management and risk control activities are robust and effective. 


• Serve as a subject matter expert to identify, assess, measure, monitor and report on key financial risks to the Corporation.  


• Employ a combination of quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques such as financial statement analysis; internal data analysis; risk policy compliance; risk appetite development or monitoring and consultation and collaboration with internal stakeholders.


• Use tools, models, and analytics to assess and measure financial risk exposure relative to risk appetite and build and maintain forward looking capabilities. 


• Provide support and guidance to the business lines on risk management frameworks and policies to ensure effective management of risks and controls. 


• Influence strategic direction, policy setting and business decisions using analytics and risk assessment results. 


• Remain current regarding regulatory guidance and industry-leading practices related to business and financial risk management and the housing market industry. 


• Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making and develop innovative solutions to complex problems to present to senior management.

What you should have:  

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting or business management.


• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in capital markets and financial risk oversight experience or related relevant experience.  


• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in utilizing risk management practices. 


• Demonstrated expertise in some of the following areas: investments, capital markets, capital management, credit risk, rating methodologies, liquidity management, understanding of financial instruments, etc.


• Superior communication and presentation skills with demonstrated expertise in articulating complex concepts to various levels of stakeholders. 


• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis to support problem-solving and decision-making. 

It would be great if you also had: 

• A professional designation, certification and/or specific training in risk management or financial analysis (e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst, Professional/Certified Risk Manager, Financial Risk Management, Chartered Professional Accountant).  


• Experience developing and maintaining stochastic projections and forward-looking capabilities to quantify risk and provide data-driven insights.


• Experience in data analytics and/or risk reporting leveraging programming capabilities like Python or R.


• Bilingualism in both official languages (English & French) would be an asset.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!