ai is posting this job on behalf of our client, Garden River First Nation Educational Unit . nugget.Garden River First Nation Educational Unit will be responsible for the application, screening and hiring process. Garden River First Nation Education Unit seeks professionals who embody our values. We seek those who recognize that first and foremost, we are stewards of the school. We are intellectually honest, holding ourselves and others to account so that we make the best decisions for long-term outperformance. We value independent thinkers who approach situations holistically with an eye towards efficiency without sacrificing quality and rigor. Garden River First Nation Education Unit environment is one in which staff members are expected to develop professionally, share openly, and that enjoy collaborating. The COO reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and together they set the strategy for managing the operations of Garden River First Nation Education Unit to ensure that the organization is best positioned to achieve its risk-adjusted return objectives. The COO is responsible for managing the overall operations of the Garden River which include, infrastructure, operational controls, performance measurement, and risk management. Concurrently, the COO and the Operations team is charged with ensuring the school team maintains proper controls, understands risk, and remains in compliance with all regulations and practices. Designs and implements business strategies to help drive the organization forward -Establishes, evaluates, and enhances operational effectiveness including operational compliance and controls. -Monitors changes in the portfolio's risk profile and investigating material shifts in risk. -Manages relationships with third-party providers including but not limited to the school custodian and the data management provider to ensure appropriate entries are made in accounting and performance measurement systems. -Manages operational due diligence, contracts and collects and executes all relevant documents. -Oversees and refines performance measurement and risk management systems -Develops and enhances reporting tools to facilitate investment management and asset allocation selection process -Works closely with the Finance Department at the school with the annual audit, budgeting, and rating agency reporting. Liaise with the Controller's Office, Office of the Treasurer, Internal Audit, and Office of Budget and Management. -Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years related experience required. Extensive working knowledge and demonstrated progressive experience of at least 15 years in investment or education operations with a focus on endowment management, asset management, finance, or related areas strongly preferred. -Operations, accounting, audit, risk management, or database development and programming experience in an investment or trading operation is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Garden River First Nation Education Unit is committed to the hiring of qualified residents. #