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Robert Half

Head of Operational Risk

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Markham · About 20.9 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 5, 2026
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Our client, a well-established investment management organization, is seeking a Director, Risk & Audit to join their growing team. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will be responsible for overseeing operational risk, internal audit, and compliance initiatives across the organization while driving a strong controls environment and risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and enhancement of operational risk, internal audit, and compliance frameworks across the organization.
Assess internal controls, identify risk exposures, and recommend practical improvements.
Oversee governance processes related to business operations, approvals, and control activities.
Partner with business leaders across investment, operations, finance, and compliance functions to strengthen risk awareness and accountability.
Deliver reporting and presentations to executive leadership on key risks, audit findings, and compliance matters.
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.

Must Haves

Fluent in both English and Mandarin
12+ years of experience in operational risk, internal audit, compliance, or risk management within a financial institution, asset management firm, investment firm, bank, or consulting environment.
Demonstrated experience building and enhancing enterprise-wide control and governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of operational risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing stakeholders across functions.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
Ability to lead initiatives independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, CFA, CIA, FRM, or similar designation.
Exposure to trading operations, investment operations, settlements, treasury, or fund administration.

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Responsibilities

Lead and enhance organization-wide operational risk, internal audit, compliance, and governance frameworks, assessing controls and recommending improvements. Partner with business leaders and report to executive leadership on risks, audit findings, compliance matters, and regulatory developments.

Requirements

Requires fluency in English and Mandarin and 12 or more years of relevant experience in financial services, investment management, banking, or consulting. Candidates should have experience building enterprise-wide control and governance frameworks, strong knowledge of operational risk and compliance, and the ability to influence stakeholders and present to executives; CPA, CFA, CIA, FRM, or similar credentials are preferred.

Skills

Operational Risk Management
Internal Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Internal Controls
Governance Frameworks
Risk Assessment
Risk Reporting
Stakeholder Management
Executive Presentations
Leadership
Communication
English Fluency
Mandarin Fluency
Investment Operations
Control Framework Development

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Keywords

Operational Risk
Internal Audit
Compliance
Risk Management
Financial Services
Investment Management
Asset Management
Banking
Internal Controls
Governance Frameworks
Control Activities
Risk Exposure
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Developments
Executive Reporting
Stakeholder Management
Investment Operations
Trading Operations
Settlements
Treasury
Fund Administration
CPA
CFA
CIA
FRM
English
Mandarin

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