Managing Director, Research Jobs

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

The Global Risk Institute (GRI) is a premier organization that defines thought leadership in risk management for the financial industry. GRI brings together leaders from the financial services industry, academia, and government to draw actionable insights on risks globally.

The organization was founded in 2010 as a result of efforts by the financial industry and the Governments of Canada and the Province of Ontario to build capacity to manage and prevent risks within Canada’s financial institutions and to build a global profile for the industry.

Through engagement activities with its member institutions, GRI builds integrated risk management capacity for private and public sector professionals. It also acts as a hub, stimulating evidence-based debate amongst financial services professionals, regulators, industry practitioners and academics engaged in risk. GRI’s objectives are to:

• Deepen and broaden our collective understanding of financial industry risks through research, education, and events
• Leverage our convening capability to foster effective conversations among the public and private financial sectors
• Continue to expand our financial industry membership reach and engagement, while building our brand in risk management
• Build risk management capacity in the financial services industry

GRI has become the leading forum for ideas, engagement and emerging trends in risk management in the financial services sector and is well positioned for the future. Through ongoing growth in its partnerships, membership and programming, GRI continues to build strong connections, provide critical research, education and events for risk leaders globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director Research will be an integral part of the Senior Executive team at GRI. He/she will hold a multifaceted role:

• Formulating and implementing a comprehensive partnership and outreach strategy that leverages GRI’s strengths and aligns with its missions and goals in a manner that will stimulate discussion & engagement amongst member institutions, industry, academia and government
• Cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with key partners at forefront of emerging trends and helping to address evolving partner needs and requirements
• Positioning GRI’s capabilities through the development of a Research Mandate, reflective of current and emerging trends in risk management

Specific responsibilities include:

Research

• Develop Research Hubs and topics that builds Canadian risk management capabilities
• Provide oversight and coordination for all research activity supported by GRI. Including tracking of deliverables for both internal and external projects.
• Develop a program of research that is both applied and interdisciplinary in nature.
• The MD, Research will report to the President and CEO of GRI and will be responsible to develop and manage GRI’s in-house research capacity.
• Lead accountability for the development of a risk management research strategy through discussion with members and interested stakeholders in business, government and academia.
• Through ongoing dialogue, ensure that this strategy remains current in light of events and changing circumstances within the financial service sector. Lead the Research Advisory Council, and report to the CEO the outcomes and discussions. Build GRI’s value through our Research activities.

Engagement

• Develop and expand partnerships with leading financial institutions, universities, research institutes/centers, international journals, and regulatory bodies to generate best-in-class research content
• Identify partners within the financial services industry, universities and other research organizations to frame research projects and put in place appropriate contractual arrangements.
• Contribute, as a key member of the GRI leadership team, to decisions regarding the management and future direction of GRI.
• Ensure that research findings are communicated in ways that reflect the audience and enhance the quality of decision making in the sector.
• Serve as a spokesperson/ambassador for GRI in national and international forums on risk management in Financial Services.

YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Development of a comprehensive Research Strategy which will align with GRI’s focus and objectives and is consistent with the Board approved Strategic Objectives
• Develop and maintain a strong and stable team and an internal culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Deliver papers and research documents as outlined in the GRI annual objectives.
• Further establish GRI as a thought leader on risk issues in financial services globally through the:
• Formulate and execute an outreach strategy that will create new financial industry research partnerships and maintain strong relationships will all existing research partners

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The new Managing Director will be a team player with a proven ability to collaborate with industry professionals, eminent researchers and thought leaders from different backgrounds, as well as internal leadership team including membership and marketing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• 3 days per week in the office minimum.
• Strong ties with and/or the ability to access leaders of academic institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of communicating complex ideas to a diverse range of stakeholders and ability to act as an advocate and spokesperson for GRI and, more broadly, financial service sector risk management in Canada.
• Proven track record of leadership experience.
• Strong Industry relationships and networks
• Bilingual (French/English) an asset.
• Exposure to/credibility with the public sector and/or regulatory institutions.

EDUCATION

• Graduate degree and/or work experience in a senior capacity ideally related to Risk Management

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package.

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