Interac

Interac

ERM Product Risk, Lead (Financial Risk)

Toronto · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$145kDetected 30 days ago
LeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • As the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions.
  • Consistently ranked as Canada's most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
  • This role is critical to advancing our risk maturity and ensuring resilience in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the risk lead for assigned product teams, integrating ERM frameworks, controls and requirements into product planning, development, delivery, and change management.
  • Perform and oversee risk assessments for assigned products and platforms, including Product/Platform Risk Assessments, Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs), and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Drive risk maturity and alignment with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
  • Coach and support first line, building risk capability within product teams and fostering a strong risk culture.
  • Deliver executive-level reporting and Board insights, translating complex risk concepts into actionable intelligence.
  • Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
  • Innovative Thinking - Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what's possible.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in fraud risk management, ERM, or related disciplines within financial services or payments.
  • Expertise in second-line risk functions, including independent challenge and oversight.
  • Advanced knowledge of fraud risk management, including emerging threats and AI-driven fraud detection.
  • Strong understanding of ERM principles, risk appetite, control frameworks, RCSAs, CIRAs, and the Three Lines of Defense model.
  • Experience integrating risk practices into agile product development and change management.
  • Exceptional communication skills for executive and Board-level engagement.
  • Professional designations such as CFE, CAMS, CRMP, CRISC, ISO 27005 are considered asset
  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
  • Requires CPA designation with demonstrated experience in financial risk management.
  • What We're Offering:
  • The hiring range for this position is $130,000-$145,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac's commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
  • Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
  • Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future

Compensation

  • The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac's commitment goes beyond compensation.

Benefits

  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
  • Intentional Support - Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
  • Promote a strong risk culture through education and engagement across the enterprise.
  • Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
  • Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance

Company info

  • Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
  • Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.
  • As the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada's most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
  • Who You Will Work With:
  • Every transaction matters.
  • Every Canadian matters.
  • At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
  • Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection.
  • Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.
  • The vacant ERM Product Risk, Lead role will report to the Head of Enterprise Risk.
  • This role provides authoritative, independent second‑line oversight for the Payments (Debit) products, a designated Prominent Payment System under the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, ensuring Payments risk is governed within enterprise risk appetite and aligned with Bank of Canada Payment System Oversight (PPS) expectations.
  • The successful candidate will:
  • Ensure risk management practices are embedded and executed across their designated product portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and appetite.
  • Serve as the independent second line risk lead, providing challenge, oversight, and thought leadership across all business units.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That's why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
  • Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.'s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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