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MasterCard

Director, Credit Risk Policy

Toronto, ON

The Director is accountable for supporting the SVP Credit Risk to oversight credit risk governance, specifically on credit policy, standards and guidance, developing credit risk portfolio management ...

Burson

Senior Director/VP, Digital

Toronto, ON

Reporting to the SVP, National Lead, Digital , you will help operationalize the SVP's overarching ... Manage daily workflows, resource allocation, and campaign budgets across the digital portfolio to ...

Peoples Group

Senior Manager - ICAAP Reporting

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$115K - CA$125K/yr

Role Overview This role reports to the VP, Balance Sheet Risk, and is responsible for leading the ... About the Qualifications * 7+ years of experience in banking, risk management, or finance ...

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How much do svp risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for svp risk management in Toronto, ON is $146,447.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,997.00 and $174,167.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are SVP Risk Management roles and responsibilities?

An SVP (Senior Vice President) of Risk Management oversees an organization's risk management strategies, policies, and procedures. They identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could impact business operations, financial performance, or reputation. Their responsibilities include developing risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading risk assessment teams, and reporting to senior executives or the board. They also collaborate with other departments to create a culture of risk awareness and may manage insurance, cybersecurity, and crisis response initiatives.

What is the difference between Svp Risk Management vs Risk Analyst?

AspectSvp Risk ManagementRisk Analyst
Required CredentialsOften requires advanced degrees (MBA, Master’s), professional certifications (FRM, CRM)Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like FRM or CRM are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, executive meetings, cross-department collaborationData analysis, risk assessment, report preparation, often in an office setting
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, insurance companies, large corporationsFinancial services, insurance, consulting firms, corporate risk departments

The Svp Risk Management role focuses on strategic oversight and decision-making at an executive level, while Risk Analysts handle detailed data analysis and risk assessment tasks. Both roles are essential in risk management but differ in scope, responsibilities, and experience requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SVP of Risk Management, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SVP of Risk Management, you need deep expertise in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis, typically supported by an advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, governance platforms (such as GRC systems), and certifications like FRM or CRM is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive risk culture and align teams across the organization. These capabilities are crucial for identifying threats, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the organization's financial and reputational interests.

What are some common challenges faced by an SVP of Risk Management, and how can they be addressed?

As an SVP of Risk Management, one of the primary challenges is balancing compliance requirements with the organization's strategic goals. Navigating rapidly changing regulatory environments, integrating risk frameworks across departments, and fostering a culture of risk awareness are also significant hurdles. These challenges can be addressed by maintaining open lines of communication with executive leadership, investing in robust risk assessment tools, and providing ongoing training for team members to stay current on industry best practices. Collaboration across departments is essential to ensure that risk mitigation strategies are both effective and aligned with business objectives.
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Infographic showing various Svp Risk Management job openings in Toronto, ON as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,447 per year, or $70.4 per hour.

Senior Director, Private Market Investment Risk

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Toronto, ON • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Why you'll love working here:

  • high-performance, people-focused culture

  • our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

  • learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth

  • membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pensionplan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

  • competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

  • optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

  • yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

  • the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, byproviding a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Team lead of the Private Markets team in the Risk Division. Direct report to the SVP, Investment Risk. To assist the SVP to design and implement our private markets investment risk framework, including oversight of the team focused on private markets transaction and portfolio risk assessment. Act as a thought partner to the SVP, Investment Risk and work closely with the SVP's direct reports to deliver on the Investment Risk team's collective mandate across Public and Private markets. Responsible for building strong relationships across Risk and Strategy, Investment Management, Finance, IT, and other parts of the HOOPP organization. Responsible for building strong relationships with industry peers, and relevant external parties.

What you Will do:

Leadership:

  • Promote HOOPP leadership's shared mission and vision; maintain strong organizational culture.

  • Establish an operating plan for the Private Markets Risk team that will support the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.

  • Lead, coach and develop the Private Markets Risk team.

  • Help create an organizational culture that attracts and retains high quality staff and allows/encourages them to be highly productive and innovative.

  • Leverage AI to execute on the Private Markets Risk strategy.

  • Promote collaborative, effective and efficient working relationships within HOOPP (beyond Investment and Risk).

Develop strong partnerships

  • Build strong relationships with your peers within Investment Risk and the broader Risk and Strategy team, as well as with the Investment Management teams, particularly those managing HOOPP's private assets to foster effective communication and partnership.

  • Build strong relationships with key external partners, colleagues, professional associations to exchange knowledge and share best practices.

Investment Risk Management Excellence

  • Refresh the Private Markets Risk mandate, and ensure the appropriate foundation is in place, including team structure, processes, systems/tools to execute on the mandate.

  • Build and retain the Private Markets Risk team.

  • Oversee the risk review of private market transactions (including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Venture Capital, and others) as well as the risk assessment of any strategies within the Private Markets.

  • Develop and deliver periodic portfolio level risk reviews across the private markets to inform Investment Managements' portfolio construction and strategy considerations.

  • Support broader Strategy & Risk initiatives, as relevant, such as developing stress tests/scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio risks, developing perspectives on key thematics (e.g. AI, climate risk, etc), participating in ad hoc working groups, etc.

  • Support the SVP to respond quickly and appropriately to Board / Senior Management investment risk related questions as needed.

Other

  • Support the SVP in providing input into board materials, presentations and educational information as required.

  • Support SVP inthe annual Business Planning process

  • Support the review of all internal policies as they pertain to Investment Risk Management, such as but not limited to:

    • SIP&P

    • IP&G

    • MIP

What you bring:

  • Graduate degree in business or a quantitative discipline with a relevant professional designation (i.e., ASA, FSA, CFA, CIM, FRM, PRM).

  • Minimum 15 years' work experience, including private market investing or private market risk experience, including exposure to market private transactions.

  • Proven communication skills, with experience communicating with senior leaders/Board

  • Strategic and critical thinking skills, strong judgment

  • Demonstrated strong research and innovation skills

  • Ability to lead and mentor a team

  • Strong time management, organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

  • Alignment with HOOPP's values of Professional, Accountable, Compassionate, Trustworthy and Collaborative.

  • Excellent at building and maintaining strong working relationships across the HOOPP organization.

  • Available for travel as required

The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.This job is for an existing vacancy.


HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.

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