Director, Enterprise Risk Management

  • BCI
  • Victoria, British Columbia
  • Full Time

About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbias public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: June 23, 2026

BCI is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Management to join its Corporate Risk & Audit department at its Victoria, BC headquarters. Reporting to the Senior Director, ERM and Internal Controls, this role leads BCI's ERM program, chairs the Risk Leads Committee, and supports Board-level presentations on enterprise risk. For senior risk professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong stakeholder engagement, this is a meaningful leadership opportunity at one of Canada's largest institutional investment managers.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Corporate Risk & Audit (CR&A) department is responsible for providing analysis and insight on BCIs risk exposures, governance, and control practices. Comprised of three branches Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit this department helps BCI understand and monitor the key risks that could impact its objectives, advises management on potential mitigation strategies, and provides assurance on the ongoing effectiveness of controls.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Director, ERM and Internal Controls, the Director, ERM is a s trategic leader and excellent communicator who can drive results and ensure the ERM program remains focused on evolving risk priorities . The Director chairs the Risk Leads Committee , which discusses enterprise risks, and supports the Executive Risk Management Committee (ERMC), which establishes the strategic direction for BCIs ERM program . In addition, the Director supports Board presentations to ensure Board-level oversight of BCIs enterprise risks , risk events, and emerging risks .

The Director is expected to have exceptional stakeholder management capabilities . This role requires cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders across BCI and with Canadian pension industry peers to continuously enhance BCIs risk management practices and frameworks.

WHAT YOU BRING Must have
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders and external clients

  • Proven a bility to think strategically, assess complex environments, and implement pragmatic and effective solutions

  • A combination of at least 1 2 years of enterprise risk and investment industry experience in progressively senior leadership roles

  • Experience chairing and facilitating senior -level committee meetings

  • Experience building and maintaining senior-level relationships

  • Experience with enterprise risk frameworks and investment industry practices

  • Detail-oriented and results-driven leader , with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities effectively

  • Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams

  • Bachelors degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, business, or other relevant discipline

Preferred
  • CPA , CRM and/ or other relevant professional designation

  • Prior experience in designing and implementing enterprise risk management program s

  • Prior experience in crisis management and insurance programs

  • Experience with data visualization and analysis


WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead BCIs ERM program
  • Oversee and continually improve the ERM framework, including pragmatic processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on enterprise risks

  • Chair the Risk Leads Committee meetings and support the ERMC meeting s , facilitating dialogue on enterprise risks, mitigation strategies, and risk appetite

  • Provide insights into the current and emerging risk landscape, and offer independent advice and innovative solutions to support business units in developing risk management strategies that align with the organizations strategic priorities

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on risk management initiatives, breaking down silos and promoting a risk-aware culture

  • Oversee and exercise the crisis management framework and contribute to effective operational resiliency.

  • Oversee BCIs corporate insurance program, ensuring appropriate risk transfer strategies are in place and aligned with BCIs growth

Manage Board, Client, and Stakeholder Relationships
  • Support the Senior Director in preparing quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors on BCI's risk profile, emerging risk trends, and material risk events, responding to Board challenges and providing independent risk perspectives

  • Support the Senior Director in preparing annual presentations to clients on BCI's ERM framework, and respond to client questions and challenges regarding BCI's risk management strategies

  • Maintain relationships with the Canadian pension peer network and external risk management experts to enhance understanding of common practices and challenges, benchmark ERM approaches, and stay current on emerging risk trends

  • Develop and cultivate relationships with risk committee members, senior management, and other key stakeholders across the organization, building trust and credibility with senior leaders

Drive Department Strategy and Team Development
  • Lead, develop, and mentor the ERM team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and engagement

  • Drive cross-team collaboration between Corporate Risk & Audit branches to minimize duplication of efforts and ensure proper risk and audit coverage

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $152,000 - $185,000.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at hr@bci.ca .

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page .

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services .

Job ID: 523399073
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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