Senior Specialist, Strategy, Product and Risk Management (Ottawa) chez Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

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 permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role 
 

Join the Risk Management, Strategy & Products (Multi-Unit) team as a Bilingual Senior Specialist, Strategy, Product and Risk Management. Your skills will assist in the development of multi-unit MMLI products and strategies that promote housing affordability and financial markets stability.
 

What you'll do:
 

• Act as the subject matter expert and provide guidance, advice and recommendations to senior management on multi-unit MLI products and strategies.
• Lead the development of strategies and products that promote housing affordability and financial markets stability.
• Identify opportunities through market knowledge to strengthen and change strategies and products, frameworks, and structures to achieve set objectives.
• In co-operation with multiple internal partners, participate in the development of a long-term strategic vision for products.
• Follow and understand the changing market dynamics, and the governmental policy objectives in respect to the housing market products, and develop and implement solutions relative to the design of new products that respond to those policy objectives.
• Conduct high-level and broad analysis, and collaborate with team members for deeper insights. Leverage data from the operations group, Finance, and external providers to inform advice and recommendations on changes in approach, strategy, or risk assessment.
• Liaise, consult and provide technical advice both externally and internally concerning strategies and products. 
• Conduct research and analysis, and prepare briefing notes, management submissions, executive updates, and correspondence to address requests and concerns effectively.
    

What you should have:
 

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as business, economics, finance.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in mortgage loan insurance, construction financing, lending, real estate, financial markets or credit analysis for Multi-Unit properties. 
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to evaluate risk/reward considerations.
• An understanding of Canada’s housing finance system, markets, mortgage insurance and funding, the secondary mortgage market, lending/underwriting practices and default management. 
• Expertise in identifying and analyzing trends, patterns, or connections between issues.       
• An advanced proficiency in drafting understandable, clear and consistent documents on topics within the areas of responsibility and to explain the content to a variety of audiences.         
• Effectively build and leverage internal networks within CMHC and manages multiple tasks under pressure to meet tight deadlines and deliverables. 
• Ability to deliver key concepts and presentations with strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively influencing stakeholders in committee settings and industry events.
   

It would be great if you also had:
 

• Competencies in project planning, management and measurement skills.
• A CFA, CGA, or a certification in risk management. 

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!