Director, Risk Management

Bridgewater Bank•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for risk management and building strong, resilient organizations? We’re looking for a Director, Risk Management to lead second-line oversight and help shape how risk is identified, understood, and managed across the Bank. In this influential role, you’ll guide the evolution of our enterprise risk management framework—ensuring it’s robust, forward-looking, and aligned to our growth strategy and regulatory expectations. You’ll be at the center of it all—partnering with senior leaders, providing independent challenge, and translating complex risk insights into clear, actionable guidance. From operational and non-financial risk to emerging areas like cyber, third-party, and conduct risk, you’ll ensure we’re not only protected—but prepared. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, strengthen risk culture, and support disciplined growth at scale, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in risk management within a financial services environment.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving results.
Post-secondary education in business, risk management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and the Canadian financial environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and lead at a senior level.

Nice To Haves

A recognized risk management designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve the Bank’s risk management capabilities—while acting as a trusted advisor across the organization.
Design, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise risk management framework.
Ensure alignment with the Bank’s Risk Appetite Framework and regulatory expectations.
Maintain risk policies, governance, and standards that support effective oversight.
Provide independent oversight and challenge across business lines and risk activities.
Monitor risk exposures, trends, and emerging issues—escalating where appropriate.
Support clarity and effectiveness across the three lines of defense.
Oversee frameworks related to operational risk, business continuity, incident management, and KRIs.
Monitor key non-financial risks, including cyber, third-party, and conduct risk.
Drive continuous improvement in control effectiveness and operational resilience.
Develop clear, forward-looking risk reporting for senior management and the Board.
Translate complex risk data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Support enterprise stress testing and scenario analysis to inform decision-making.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing risk team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Support succession planning and talent development across the function.