Payments Risk & Controls Specialist overseeing risk management activities within the Payments Group at Central 1. Engaging with various teams to support risk-informed decision making.
Responsibilities
Support risk management activities across the Payments Group, including e-Transfers, Wires, ACH, RTR readiness, onboarding flows, settlement arrangements, and new client segments
Assist the Payments team in maintaining risk inventories, assessments, and control documentation for products, client processes, and operational workflows
Coordinate and track payments-related risk activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
Support the Senior Manager in preparing responses to audit, compliance, assurance, and regulatory inquiries
Assist with risk and control assessments across Payments processes, supporting both recurring assessments and targeted deep dives
Help validate that controls are operating as designed by reviewing evidence, collaborating with operational teams, and documenting results
Track operational issues, audit findings, and risk mitigation plans from initiation to closure
Produce regular and ad-hoc reports on Payments risk and control performance, including dashboards, trend summaries, KRIs, and emerging issues
Foster strong relationships with Operations, Product, AML/Fraud, Technology, Compliance, and Enterprise Risk teams
Requirements
Degree or diploma in business, risk management, analytics, finance, or a related field
5-7 years of experience in risk management, payments operations, compliance, or audit
Experience working with risk frameworks (RCSA, control testing, issue management, KRIs) is an asset
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills are required to manage, coordinate, and integrate input from a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data to identify themes, trends, and risk signals
Effective communication skills, including the ability to write clear summaries and prepare materials for leadership
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage multiple timelines
Familiarity with financial institution risk practices, payments products, or client onboarding is an asset
Experience with GRC tools, dashboards, or structured reporting environments is an advantage
Benefits
Work-life flexibility
Hybrid work environment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
Access to a virtual wellness platform
Career development opportunities
Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
Corporate discounts *subject to employment agreement
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