Senior Change Risk Specialist

About the role

At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and expertly. Business Overview Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC) is the leading independent clearing broker and custodian in the Canadian market. We provide trade execution, clearing, custody and back-office support services to Canadian-based brokerage firms and the Canadian brokerage arms of U.S.-based firms. For more information about Fidelity Clearing Canada, please visit https://clearing.fidelity.ca/ How You'll Make an Impact: FCC is undergoing significant transformation, including modernization and automation of business processes. The Senior Change Risk Specialist (internal title: Risk Specialist, Sr.) plays a pivotal role in ensuring these changes are introduced safely, with strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. As the Risk Management representative on key projects, you will assess the impacts of new and modified processes, products, and systems. You will identify risks, evaluate controls, challenge assumptions, and ensure appropriate remediation is planned and delivered. This role requires strong relationship‑building capabilities, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a high degree of analytical skill.

Responsibilities

• Change Risk Support & Advisory
• Represent FCC Risk Management on business and technology projects.
• Analyze proposed changes, identify risk exposures, assess controls, and document required mitigations.
• Provide constructive challenges to ensure risks are accurately recognized and addressed.
• Work collaboratively with business partners to develop effective solutions and ensure timely implementation.
• Clearly communicate risk implications to leaders, project teams, and control owners.
• Governance & Risk Oversight
• Lead the administrative aspects of the Change Risk process.
• Ensure project risk and criticality ratings are completed, accurate, and appropriately challenged.
• Maintain documentation and uphold adherence to risk policies and standards across all initiatives.
• Business Process Automation & Improvement
• Support enterprise efforts to automate business processes, ensuring risk considerations are integrated into design and implementation.
• Identify opportunities where automation can reduce operational risk and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Partner with teams leading automation initiatives to ensure risks are understood and mitigated early in the process.
• Ad-hoc (as required)
• Conduct thematic and process based risk assessments across the organization. This includes assisting business units to identify risks, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and helping to develop mitigation plans.
• Develop and/or enhance reporting and dashboards to improve visibility and decision‑making.

Requirements

• Required
• University degree required, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in risk management, operational risk, change risk, audit, compliance, or process/control design required.
• Experience in process mapping required.
• Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and change management principles.
• Experience representing risk on business or technology projects.
• Skilled at translating complex risks into clear, actionable language.
• Proven ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Preferred
• Experience with data analytics (Power BI, advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or similar).
• Exposure to business process automation, workflow tools, or process reengineering.
• Financial services experience.
• Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact
• We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today-and your financial well-being tomorrow.
• For this role, your total rewards include:
• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: A competitive annual

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Additional Information

Job Description Senior Change Risk Specialist Please Note: Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. You will be working on a hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement. The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

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