General Bank of Canada (“GBC”) is a Schedule I Chartered Bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Since our entrepreneurial beginnings in the 1950s, we’ve grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across the automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.
At GBC, our values of Trust, Discipline, People First, and Innovation shape everything we do. Our agile, forward-thinking approach allows us to design smarter, more responsive banking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital world.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
Giving back is part of who we are. Since 1969, our long-standing partnership with United Way has supported meaningful volunteerism, fundraising, and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.
When you join General Bank of Canada, you become part of a team that’s not only shaping the future of banking but also strengthening the communities we serve. And yes, we genuinely love it here, and we think you will too.
We’re looking for an Enterprise Risk Specialist to join our Risk, Security & Compliance team and play an important role in our continued growth. At GBC, you won’t just fill a role; you’ll help build what’s next. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, develop your skills, and grow your career in a dynamic, people-first environment.
The Enterprise Risk Specialist plays an important role in supporting GBC's second-line Non-Financial Risks program. Reporting to the Director, Non-Financial Risks, this position leads the execution of regulatory programs across Third-Party Risk Management, Operational Risk and Resilience, Climate Risk, Model Risk, and Technology Risk. The Enterprise Risk Specialist conducts risk assessments, maintains program documentation, and prepares governance materials that enable GBC to meet its OSFI regulatory obligations.
This is a hands-on execution role that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in developing technical risk expertise across multiple regulatory domains. This individual will build working knowledge of OSFI guidelines and GBC's risk frameworks through direct program involvement.
Please note we are considering both internal and external applicants for the role.
Position Responsibilities
Third-Party Risk Management
Execute ongoing monitoring of third-party relationships, including periodic reviews, issue tracking, and escalation, as required.
Operational Risk and Resilience
Execute GBC's Operational Risk Management Framework, including risk and control self-assessments, loss event tracking, and operational risk reporting.
Lead the preparation of OSFI B-15 climate risk returns, including data collection, methodology application, and supporting documentation.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (“GRC”)
What You Bring to the Table
5+ years of experience in a financial institution in banking, business, operations, or risk management. Any equivalent combination of experience will be considered.
What GBC Brings to the Table
At General Bank of Canada, we offer more than just a paycheque. We offer the opportunity to build your career and elevate it to new heights. Our compensation package includes base salary, group benefits, and a matched retirement savings plan program.
Our group benefits ensure you and your dependents are covered for extended health, dental, and vision care. We also provide flexible spending accounts, replenished annually, to help cover additional medical and wellness expenses.
Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in 2025, we take mental health seriously. That's why we offer extra coverage for mental health practitioners and a dynamic employee assistance program.
As an employee, you can expect more than just our competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits, and matched retirement savings plan. We also offer the following:
How to Apply
We invite you to apply directly through our Careers portal at generalbank.ca/careers. If you need assistance, you can contact us at
[email protected]. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At General Bank of Canada, we believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a culture of inclusion. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of our communities and customers.
We believe that accessibility is a fundamental aspect of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed during the interview process, and we will work with candidates requiring accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our HR team directly (
[email protected]).
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, including those who are underrepresented in the financial services industry. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
To learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at the following link: https://www.generalbank.ca/careers/.
