Director, Enterprise Risk Management

About the role

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries. Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai. BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page. POSTING CLOSE DATE: June 23, 2026 BCI is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Management to join its Corporate Risk & Audit department at its Victoria, BC headquarters. Reporting to the Senior Director, ERM and Internal Controls, this role leads BCI's ERM program, chairs the Risk Leads Committee, and supports Board-level presentations on enterprise risk. For senior risk professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong stakeholder engagement, this is a meaningful leadership opportunity at one of Canada's largest institutional investment managers. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Corporate Risk & Audit (CR&A) department is responsible for providing analysis and insight on BCI's risk exposures, governance, and control practices. Comprised of three branches - Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit - this department helps BCI understand and monitor the key risks that could impact its objectives, advises management on potential mitigation strategies, and provides assurance on the ongoing effectiveness of controls. Reporting to the Senior Director, ERM and Internal Controls, the Director, ERM is a s trategic leader and excellent communicator who can drive results and ensure the ERM program remains focused on evolving risk priorities . The Director chairs the Risk Leads Committee , which discusses enterprise risks, and supports the Executive Risk Management Committee (ERMC), which establishes the strategic direction for BCI's ERM program . In addition, the Director supports Board presentations to ensure Board-level oversight of BCI's enterprise risks , risk events, and emerging risks . The Director is expected to have exceptional stakeholder management capabilities . This role requires cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders across BCI and with Canadian pension industry peers to continuously enhance BCI's risk management practices and frameworks. WHAT YOU BRING

Responsibilities

• Lead BCI's ERM program
• Oversee and continually improve the ERM framework, including pragmatic processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on enterprise risks
• Chair the Risk Leads Committee meetings and support the ERMC meeting s , facilitating dialogue on enterprise risks, mitigation strategies, and risk appetite
• Provide insights into the current and emerging risk landscape, and offer independent advice and innovative solutions to support business units in developing risk management strategies that align with the organization's strategic priorities
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on risk management initiatives, breaking down silos and promoting a risk-aware culture
• Oversee and exercise the crisis management framework and contribute to effective operational

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders and external clients
• Proven a bility to think strategically, assess complex environments, and implement pragmatic and effective solutions
• A combination of at least 1 2 years of enterprise risk and investment industry experience in progressively senior leadership roles
• Experience chairing and facilitating senior -level committee meetings
• Experience building and maintaining senior-level relationships
• Experience with enterprise risk frameworks and investment industry practices
• Detail-oriented and results-driven leader , with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities effectively
• Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, business, or other relevant discipline
• Preferred
• CPA , CRM and/ or other relevant professional designation
• Prior experience in designing and implementing enterprise risk management program s
• Prior experience in crisis management and insurance programs
• Experience with data visualization and analysis

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