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Anicka Levesque

Orleans,Ontario

Summary

Risk governance professional with over 25 years of experience in risk management and regulatory compliance within financial institutions and crown corporations. Proven track record in strategic planning and relationship management, collaborating effectively with executives and regulatory bodies. Expertise in developing frameworks that enhance risk culture and ensure regulatory adherence, resulting in significant organizational improvements. Strategic leader driving initiatives that promote risk awareness and enhance organizational knowledge, and foster a culture of risk awareness.

Skills

  • Risk management and governance
  • Regulatory compliance and oversight
  • Executive communication
  • Networking proficiency
  • Leadership and coaching
  • Relationship management
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Trustworthiness and reliability
  • Stakeholder management
  • Compliance monitoring and auditing
  • Strategic planning
  • Training facilitation
  • Policy development
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Audit management
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Communication and presentation skills

Accomplishments

• Over 25 years of Risk Culture, Risk Management, Governance and Risks oversight experience
• Over 15 years Framework and Policy governance expertise
• Executive level presentation/briefing/Chair meetings
• Over 25 years leadership function, management abilities, coaching group of over 15 employees
• Relationship Management (Regulatory Relations liaison expert with examiners)
• North American regulatory oversights (OSFI, OCC etc.)

Work History

Risk Governance, Policy, Insurance and Culture

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Ottawa, ON
12.2020 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in operations while maintaining documentation for internal processes.
  • Trained staff on regulatory requirements and best practices to enhance organizational knowledge.
  • Evaluated changes in regulations to update company policies and coordinated communication regarding relevant issues.
  • Reviewed proposed changes in laws that could impact the organization and drafted submissions for product registration.
  • Managed a team of regulatory specialists responsible for monitoring legislation changes affecting expertise areas.
  • Assisted in developing internal policies designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
  • Monitored audits from regulatory agencies, maintaining records of all documents submitted or received by the company.
  • Collaborated with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Senior Manager, Compliance and Risk Governance

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Ottawa, ON
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Identified process and policy gaps, developing solutions for monitoring and control requirements.
  • Guided compliance teams in legislative and regulatory monitoring efforts.
  • Established frameworks for executing compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
  • Collaborated with clients to implement best practices and drive process improvements.
  • Delivered high-quality results in an effective and timely manner.
  • Oversaw development of model risk governance framework to enhance risk management objectives.
  • Provided qualitative and quantitative analysis to senior leaders for data-driven insights on risk.
  • Coordinated business continuity planning to ensure safety and soundness of operations.
  • Managed inherent risks related to business continuity, crises, and disaster recovery.

OSFI Relationship Management Lead

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Ottawa, ON
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Served as key relationship contact between CMHC and Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI).
  • Managed and established tone for relationship between OSFI and CMHC.
  • Monitored workflow for OSFI relationship management team to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Developed and managed systems supporting OSFI-regulated activities and processes.

Risk Manager, Retail Risk Management

TD Bank Group
Ottawa, Ontario
12.2011 - 03.2017
  • Established robust risk management governance infrastructure, aligning with TD ERMF board expectations and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw credit risk examinations by OSFI and internal audit to ensure compliance.
  • Reviewed management action plans and coordinated with regulatory relations for effective responses.
  • Analyzed business practices, recommending changes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Maintained communication with stakeholders at all levels, including external partners.
  • Drove risk appetite and culture through targeted communication, education, development, tracking, and assessment initiatives.
  • Provided guidance on policy management, ensuring alignment with governance standards and policy landscape.
  • Chaired risk management governance meetings, delivering risk appetite assessments and updates on top and emerging risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University Of Ottawa

Certificate - Civil Law

University Of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

Certification

Operational Risk Management Certification TD Bank Group (May 2017)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates

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