Risk Manager - Policy, Frameworks and Reporting

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID). Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members: Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities. Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs. Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development. ## About the role This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1-2 days on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities. As ATB’s next Risk Manager - Policy, Frameworks and Reporting, you would be responsible for drafting and revising policies and frameworks, keeping them current with evolving regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite, and managing a structured review and update cycle to ensure documentation remains accurate and fit for purpose. In addition to policy development, this role supports risk reporting for the Second Line operational risk and compliance function, including Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring and the preparation of materials that support committee and senior leadership reporting cycles. Where policies or frameworks are being introduced or updated, this Manager supports education and awareness activities; helping business leaders and team members understand what the policies require and why ; while accountability for implementing those requirements within business operations remains with First and Second Line partners. ## Accountabilities Policy & Framework Development and Maintenance * Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Second Line operational risk and compliance policies and frameworks — including drafting, review, approval coordination, publication, and scheduled refresh. * Translate regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite into clear, well-structured policy and framework documentation that accurately reflects Second Line expectations and serves as a reliable reference for the enterprise. * Maintain a structured and disciplined review cycle, ensuring policies and frameworks remain current with changes to regulatory guidance, organizational structure, and the evolving risk environment. * Identify gaps or inconsistencies in existing policy and framework documentation and raise these to senior team members with proposed updates or revisions. * Liaise with risk domain leads across the Second Line function to gather input and ensure policies accurately reflect program design and risk management intent. Risk Reporting & KRI Monitoring * Lead the preparation of risk reporting materials in support of Second Line committee reporting cycles, including quarterly and annual reporting, synthesizing risk data into clear and accurate summaries for senior audiences. * Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) across the operational risk and compliance risk profiles, identifying and escalating potential appetite breaches or emerging shifts in the risk profile to senior team members. * Support the consolidation and reporting of risk incidents and loss events, ensuring findings are accurately captured and reflected in reporting materials. * Contribute to the development of high-quality briefing materials for Risk Committees and Executive Leadership, working under the direction of senior leaders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate framing. Oversight Support and Risk Advisory * Support Second Line oversight and challenge of risk management programs, helping to identify gaps in alignment between business practices and the risk framework. * Assist in distilling issues, incidents, and findings into clear summaries and draft recommendations for review and sign-off by senior team members. * Serve as a knowledgeable resource for business units seeking to interpret operational and compliance risk policies/frameworks or understand how applicable requirements apply to their activities. ## Accountabilities Collaboration, Education & Awareness * Build and maintain effective working relationships across the Second Line function and with First Line partners to support consistent understanding and application of risk policies and frameworks. * Partner with colleagues across technology, cyber, third-party, and compliance risk teams to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to policy development and maintenance. * Support education and awareness activities when policies or frameworks are introduced or updated — preparing communications and materials that help business leaders and team members understand policy requirements and their intent. * Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for questions about policy content and scope, escalating interpretation questions or boundary issues to senior team members as appropriate. Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Development * Stay current on OSFI, BCBS, and industry developments related to operational risk management, using this knowledge to inform policy and framework updates. * Participate in internal and external training and seminars to maintain an up-to-date understanding of operational risk assessment techniques, tools, and regulatory requirements. * Share knowledge and support capability development within the Operational Risk and Compliance teams, serving as a resource for junior team members on policy and reporting matters. ## Skills, experience & requirements Distinctive Skills * Risk policy and framework development — drafting, lifecycle management, and * regulatory translation. * Risk reporting — KRI monitoring, committee reporting, data synthesis and presentation. * Operational risk and compliance management practices across a financial institution’s Second Line function. * Strong written communication skills — ability to produce clear, well-structured policy documents and reporting materials for a range of audiences. * Stakeholder engagement and advisory — able to build relationships and communicate risk requirements credibly across business lines. * Working knowledge of OSFI guidelines and BCBS standards related to operational risk and compliance; familiarity with cyber, technology, and third-party risk frameworks considered an asset. ## ## Experience * 5 or more years of progressive experience in operational risk management, compliance, risk governance, or a related Second Line discipline within a financial institution. * Demonstrated experience in policy or framework development, risk reporting, or risk governance program support. * Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet reporting deadlines, and produce consistently high-quality outputs with minimal supervision. ## ## Accreditation * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or other related field. * Advanced knowledge and experience in operational risk management, operational resilience, and business continuity leadership. * Proven ability to support enterprise-wide risk and resilience programs and engage collaboratively with team members and leaders with influence and credibility. Don’t meet all the requirements on the list? A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you. We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. What happens next? 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