Risk Analyst

Brainhunter is currently seeking “Risk Analyst” to work for our valued Client. The position requires the successful consultant to work remotely with some occasional travel to Client site.

Job Summary

The Risk Analyst is accountable to the Manager, Risk & Schedule, within the ERM Program Management Office. The role provides Project Risk Management support to ERM Projects while following and implementing Client’s Project Management Office (PMO) processes and procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University combined with progressive experience, or
• equivalent combination of formal training and progressive experience is required.
• Must actively maintain a PMI certification, such as PMP or PMI-RMP.
• Voluntary certification can support competence and experience in the field. (i.e. certification in The Association for the Advancement of Cost Estimating). Voluntary certification requires applicants to have at least 10 years of continuous Project / Risk Management experience and must have passed a written exam.

Experience

• Minimum 5 Years of experience in the field of Project Risk Management.
• Experience with the development/maintenance of Project Risk Registers and Plans,
• facilitating Project Risk Workshops, and the knowledge of and willingness to train on
• performing Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analyses / Monte Carlo simulations is a must.
• Experience with application of determined Cost Contingency, Schedule Contingency, and
• Management Reserve to Project Plans is an asset.

Abilities and Skills

• Strong Project Scheduling knowledge, and the ability to support production of a high-quality. Project schedule for quantitative analysis is an asset.
• Analytical skills and the ability to accurately evaluate detailed scopes.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be able to apply recognized Risk Management Techniques and handle large sources of quantifiable data.
• Time-management skills. Will often work on fixed, short deadlines, and must plan work in advance, working efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.

Job/Industry Specific Knowledge: Understanding of the output of Monte Carlo simulations is a must. Knowledge of Client’s Risk Management software utilized for Project Risk Registers, PRC, is an asset.

Functions and Responsibilities

Function 1: Proactively follows and implements Client’s Project Management Office (PMO) procedures

• Responsibility 1a: Facilitating Risk Identification, Risk Measurement (Qualitative Analysis), and Risk Management (Risk Response Planning, Risk Monitoring and Control, and Risk Close Out).
• Responsibility 1b: Maintaining professional development and participation skills.
• Responsibility 1c: Maintaining competency in Project Risk Management systems and holding a full appreciation of the importance of Information Technology in the modern and efficient business.

Function 2: Application of Risk Management Tools and Processes

• Responsibility 2a: The preparation for and analyses of Monte Carlo simulations.
• Responsibility 2b: Support to ERM Project Teams on the preparation and management of
• Project Risk Registers.
• Responsibility 2c: Temporary deployment within ERM Project Teams to facilitate/lead Risk
• Management Workshops.
• Responsibility 2d: Performing Qualitative Analyses.

Function 3: Provide support to Client’s ERM Project Teams

• Responsibility 3a: Providing ERM Project Teams support on the development and
• management of Risk Drawdown Plans.
• Responsibility 3b: Providing ERM Project Teams support and direction on the development and management of Cost Contingency, Management Reserve, and Schedule Contingency.
• Responsibility 3c: Providing ERM Project Teams support on the development of high-quality project schedules for use in Monte Carlo simulations.
• Responsibility 3d: Providing ERM Project Teams support on the development of Risk
• Management Plans.
• Responsibility 3e: Providing ERM Project Teams support and direction on Risk Response
• Planning, Monitoring, and Control.

Relationships (Internal and External)

Internal Relationships: The Senior Risk Analyst will be responsible to work with the Risk & Schedule Manager, LineOrganization Directors, Supervisors, Project Managers, Project Control Coordinators, etc. toprovide support and recommendations in the field of Project Risk Management.
External Relationships: May occasionally need to interact with external customers such as Client’s client, AECL.

Level of Decision Making

Financial Decision Making

Decisions regarding the creation and finalization of P50 and P85 Project Plans, based on
Quantitative Analysis.

Strategic Decision Making

Support Project Teams with recommendations on decisions related to Client’s long-term Project planning.

Problem Solving

Problem solving related to the role including analyzing, critical thinking, planning, logical methodology, arriving at conclusions and evaluating.

Leadership of Self and others

May provide work instructions and feedback to project teams on behalf of the Manager, ERM Risk & Schedule. Work in an autonomous work environment and self-manage workload.

Effort and Working Conditions Physical and Sensory Demands

Majority of duties involve screen time, typing and sitting for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in an environment where fostering strong internal relationships is key

How to Apply: Please email your resume to Reema Kaur at reema.kaur@brainhunter.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.