Product Owner, Risk and Corporate Platforms Squad

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

Team & Job Overview

The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences.

In this role, you will be joining the Risk and Corporate services (RCP) squad reporting to the Director, Digital Delivery and working closely with the Sr Product Owner on the RCP Squad. The team manages multiple applications across 10 Lines of Businesses (LoBs) with multiple stakeholders.

The Product Owner Run/Grow - Risk and Corporate Services Platform will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and sustainment of a comprehensive risk, legal and corporate services platform. This role requires a strong background in multi-product ownership (50+ products) and a strong understanding of business with preference given to knowledge of risk, legal, and/or communications. The successful candidate will manage multiple lines of business, ensuring compliance with external regulatory requirements and fostering strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prioritize product requirements for multiple products at a time based on business value, risk mitigation, and stakeholder input defined by the Platform OKRs.
• Act as the primary liaison between the multiple business lines, technology, architecture, and all other core teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Provide the right resources (people, tools, environment) to enable teams to deliver on strategic goals.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with risk management, legal and communication teams.
• Ensure that all product features and processes comply with relevant financial accounting standards and legal regulations.
• Monitor and interpret external regulatory requirements relevant to the product and business lines.
• Develop and implement internal processes and product features to ensure compliance with these external regulations.
• Monitor product performance and risk metrics, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in multiple product management, with a focus on risk management, financial accounting, legal operations, or communications.
• Proven track record of managing multiple lines of business concurrently and implementing external regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards and legal regulations.
• Experience with dual risk rating methodology - PD and LGD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with vendor relationship management and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing risk management platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at once and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Assets

• Professional certifications in Product Ownership, risk management, financial accounting, or legal compliance (e.g., CSPO, CPA, CFA, FRM, CISA).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, ADO).
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulatory requirements and standards.
• Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).

Compensation Details:

• Product Owner 18: Salaries typically range from $92,355 to $123,140 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
• This role may be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa, or from the Community Hub in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Vancouver or Halifax.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: Nov 29, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.