Senior Analyst, Risk

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role

Join the 1B Insurance Risk Monitoring and Reporting team, in the Senior Analyst, Risk position. In this role, you will support the business by ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, frameworks and authorities to provide management with confidence in business operations. You will support and monitor the full life cycle of quality assurance, compliance, oversight and/or audit support. You will apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered, track and communicate identified issues or risks to senior management and ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 13 months.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in planning, conducting, and reporting on Internal Quality Assurance reviews, ensuring alignment with key policies and procedures within the Multi-Unit and Homeowner insurance business lines.
• Monitor and review key processes, practices, and procedures to confirm adherence to standards, regulations, guidelines, and other requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, document results, and identify gaps or areas requiring remediation.
• Collect and analyze information on identified risks or non‑compliance and develop recommendations or action plans to address them.
• Contribute to the preparation of management reports summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Support senior colleagues by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from diverse sources and assisting in communicating results.
• Respond to inquiries and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on risk and control matters, including the application of standards, regulations, and policies, and on remediation strategies for identified issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, finance, accounting or economics.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in underwriting mortgage insurance products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and oversight practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and political sensitivity.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and provide a positive client experience.
• The ability to adapt to change, learn quickly, and work effectively in situations with uncertainty or evolving priorities.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with data gathering, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps.
• Familiarity with Multi‑Unit or Homeowner insurance products and practices.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!