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About QuadReal Property Group
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
www.quadreal.com
Role Overview
The Vice President, Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit is responsible for setting the vision and direction for the organization’s risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions. This role ensures robust frameworks are in place for governance, risk management, and compliance are aligned with business strategy, and responsive to evolving regulatory and operational practices. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, foster a culture of integrity and accountability, and serve as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Set the vision and strategy for risk, compliance, and internal audit in alignment with overall business objectives.
Advise executive leadership and the board on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic opportunities.
Lead the development and execution of annual internal audit, risk, and compliance plans.
Champion a culture of prudent risk management, and ethical conduct.
Risk Management
Enhance and operationalize the enterprise risk management framework, including risk appetite, key risk indicators, and risk aggregation.
Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of critical risks (e.g., financial, operational, cyber, third-party, fraud, capital projects).
Implement data analytics and automation for risk monitoring and reporting.
Support organizational resilience and crisis management initiatives.
Compliance
Develop and maintain an integrated compliance framework covering laws, regulations, company policies, investment mandates, and third-party contracts.
Collaborate with the Legal department and business units to ensure compliance with data privacy, anti-fraud, anti-bribery, AML, and other relevant regulations.
Lead compliance testing, training, and remediation efforts.
Prepare and present compliance reports to management and the board.
Internal Audit
Lead and manage financial, operational, and compliance audits, including planning, risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
Advance audit methodology, leveraging data analytics and continuous monitoring.
Present findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and ensure effective resolution of audit findings.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, business leaders, and external partners.
Provide guidance and consultation on strategies to improve financial and operational performance.
Develop and retain a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Professional designations (CPA, CA, FRM, CFA, or equivalents) highly desirable.
12+ years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, and internal audit, ideally within financial services, real estate, private equity, or pension fund environments.
Demonstrated business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
Expertise in quantitative risk management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to drive change, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Based on the position, QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which may include a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, pension plan, and paid time off.
The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.
Note to Recruiters: QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.
QuadReal will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.
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