Consultant, Climate Risk Management
About The Position
As a Consultant, Climate Risk Management, you will play a key role in shaping how Vancity identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks across the organization. This role is instrumental in designing and embedding the Climate Risk Management Framework, strengthening enterprise-wide resilience, supporting regulatory compliance, and protecting Vancity’s long-term sustainability. We’re looking for a strategic, analytical professional with strong risk management expertise and a passion for sustainability and climate resilience. This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Enterprise & Operational Risk Management. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration or related field (Master’s degree or professional designation is an asset).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, ESG/climate risk, or sustainability-related roles within financial services or similarly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience assessing and monitoring physical and transition climate risks, including their potential impacts on credit, operational, strategic, reputational, and enterprise risk profiles.
- Knowledge of climate-related regulatory and disclosure expectations, including OSFI B-15, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1 and S2, and sustainable finance frameworks.
- Experienced applying climate scenario analysis, stress testing, and forward-looking risk indicators to support risk appetite, reporting, and decision-making.
- Proficient in risk reporting and dashboard creation for senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills across business.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or professional designation is an asset.
- GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate, CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing Certificate or Similar Certification will be an asset.
- Experience leading and managing projects is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and ongoing enhancement of the Climate Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, assessments, and reporting mechanisms.
- Supporting the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework with meaningful and measurable integration of climate risk.
- Rolling out improved risk processes that help identify, assess, monitor, and report climate-related financial and non-financial risks.
- Developing tools and methodologies that strengthen operational resilience, protecting the organization’s reputation and supporting alignment with regulatory guidance (OSFI B-15) and Vancity’s Climate Transition Plan.
- Providing expertise in scenario analysis, climate-related stress testing, disclosures, and forward-looking risk indicators.
- Creating clear, visually compelling reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and the Board.
- Partnering with business units to embed climate risk practices into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
- Championing a culture of risk awareness, sustainability, and accountability across the enterprise.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
- 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
- 2 extra statutory holiday days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
- Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
- Defined Benefit Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
