Director of Risk

at  BridgePoint Financial Group

ABOUT BRIDGEPOINT FINANCIAL:

BridgePoint Financial has been a leader in Canada’s litigation finance market since 2005 by offering the most innovative and value-added funding solutions with an unwavering focus on client service. Our contributions to the rapidly evolving Canadian legal finance market include important precedent decisions, and continuing market education initiatives. Our financing solutions include Settlement Loans, Estate Financing Solutions, Family Law Financing, Law Firm Funding (Expert Report and File-Specific Funding), Expropriation Financing, and First Nation lending.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field and/or equivalent college/certificate in paralegal program or equivalent work experience in personal injury law.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in risk management, preferably within the finance or legal sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in relevant software and tools used in risk assessment and management as well as Microsoft Office, and CRM.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Bridgepoint, we take great pride in our work and the talented people who make up our company. We’re always looking for highly skilled, driven people who value a collaborative, open environment and a flexible, professional culture. With that, we offer several perks, that include but are not limited to:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus/incentive pay
• Paid Time Off, Wellness/Sick Days, Personal Days & Holidays
• Competitive benefits package that starts on your first day
• A welcome environment where you have the opportunity to work with the industry’s top talent on dynamic and engaging projects
• Training and development catered to your career advancement needs
• Play a key role in helping champion our brand as an industry leader in this fast-growing business
• Conveniently located & friendly office environment in Downtown Toronto (3-minute walk from Osgoode Station) with hybrid work options available
• A day off on your birthday!

• Risk Assessment and Reporting
• Review and approve LRA reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Maintain and update the LRA toolbox, ensuring that all tools and resources are current and accessible for team members.
• Develop and implement new tools or methodologies that enhance risk assessment capabilities.
• Prepare weekly risk reports for senior management, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a point of contact for escalated client issues, working to resolve complex problems and enhance client satisfaction.
• Operations
• Liaise with Operations and IT departments to streamline processes and improve efficiencies across risk management operations.
• Manage team work schedules and coordinate time off requests (vacations, conferences, etc.).
• Assign files and diary tasks based on WIP to ensure efficient workflow and timely responses to client needs.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Provide coaching and guidance on difficult assessments, enhancing team capabilities.
• Oversee the hiring process for new Loan Intake Coordinators, ensuring alignment with company culture and values.
• Collaborate with HR to address performance issues and foster professional development initiatives, working closely with team members to identify growth opportunities.
• Organize and lead monthly team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, share insights, and address challenges.
• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with team members to provide personalized feedback and support.
• Implement and manage team-building exercises to maintain and enhance team morale and collaboration.