Lead Divisional Risk Advisor
Job Summary
This Hybrid Role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Toronto Canada Malvern PA (USA) or Mexico City MX.
Responsibilities:
Partner with sales and business teams across Canada and LATAM toidentify assess and communicate risks in clear practical business terms.
Provide risk advisory oversight and assurance aligned with enterprise risk frameworks while adapting to local business needs.
Translate complex or abstract risk issues into compelling audience-appropriate narratives that inform decisions and drive action.
Build and evolve risk approaches tools and frameworks that enable effective risk management in a less prescriptive environment.
Deliver thoughtful business-aligned risk insights that go beyond checklist-based execution.
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and recommend pragmatic commerciallyviableimprovements.
Support the development and execution of short- and long-term risk strategies that enhance business resilience.
Challenge assumptions methodologies and decisions constructively when they do not fully address underlying risks or business realities.
Advise onnew and evolving products services and processes to ensure risks areidentifiedearly and managed effectively.
Monitor emerging risks and trends across regions and help define meaningful measures of risk effectiveness.
Build trusted relationships across geographies and functions serving as a crediblesolutions-oriented risk advisor.
Contribute to enterprise risk initiatives and special projects as needed.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
810 years of relevant professional experience in risk management operational risk compliance audit ora relateddiscipline.
Practical hands-on experience applying risk management principles in business or commercial environments (not solely regulatory or theoretical).
Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels including senior leaders and executives.
Strong communicationand storytelling skills with the ability to translate risk into clear business impact.
Proven ability to challenge assumptions ask thoughtful questions and drive deeper understanding of risk issues.
Ability tooperateeffectively in ambiguous fast-paced or lean environments with a proactive self-starter mindset.
Special Factors:
Experience working with risk systems (e.g.Archeror similar platforms) preferred.
Consulting or advisory background (e.g. Big 4) and/or experience in less regulated environments is a plus.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.
Experience supporting or partnering with sales or client-facing teams; multi-regional experience (Canada and/or LATAM).
Pay Transparency
ExpectedSalaryRange:$100k-$160k
Role status:existing vacancy
Ourcompensationranges are based onrole level andlocal market. Individual pay within the range isdeterminedby factors such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. For part-time roles pay will be pro-ratedbased on regularly scheduled hours.
In addition to the range aboveVanguards total compensation package may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses and otherperks. We also offercomprehensivebenefits such as health insurance accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans.Your recruiter will be able to provideadditionaldetailson the total compensation offering during the hiring process.
AI Disclosure Statement
Vanguard does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Accommodations
Vanguard is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please inform us. We will work with you to meet yourneedsand you can reach us at quoting thejob IDandjob title.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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