Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy · University of Toronto
Keeping watch on the risks that shape our world.
The Risk Association at the Munk School monitors traditional and non-traditional risks to the public sector, private sector, and civil society — and connects MGA and MPP students to the people managing them.
- Established
- 2017
- MGA & MPP students
- 300+
- Competitors in 2025
- 56
- Flagship initiatives
- 03
01Who we are
A risk association for a world in flux
Threats and opportunities in a globalized world are multifaceted, borderless, and indiscriminate. Founded in 2017 as the Global Risk Observatory and returning as an official student-led initiative at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy for 2026–2027, RAMS exists to change the conversation around risk governance — with an emphasis on mitigation, not just diagnosis.
Our approach hinges on the diversity of identity, expertise, and opinion of our members, and we are committed to an inclusive environment for everyone across the MGA and MPP programs.
Interdisciplinary by design
We bridge social, scientific, and quantitative modelling — pairing policy fluency with financial rigour to read risk in full context.
Industry-connected
Built alongside RBC, the Rotman Risk Management Association, and Munk alumni working in risk across Canada's largest institutions.
Student-led, faculty-backed
Run by MGA and MPP students and advised by Dr. Michael Durland, Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School.
02What we do
Three initiatives, one season
Academic, professional, and industry programming for every MGA and MPP student — from first case brief to first coffee chat.
Flagship · November 2026
Present your risk strategy directly to RBC.
In the RBC Geopolitical Risk Case Competition, cross-disciplinary teams from the Munk School and Rotman analyze a live, RBC-aligned scenario. Finalists present to RBC judges — and every participant's resume is forwarded to RBC's talent acquisition team ahead of the January recruiting season.
- Per team, Munk × Rotman
- 5–6
- Rounds of judging
- 2
- Point scoring rubric
- 50
- Before January recruiting
- Nov
03The year ahead
2026–27 at a glance
- Sep 2026
Recruitment opens
Case competition applications launch alongside our mailing list and a virtual info session.
- Oct 2026
Kickoff & team formation
Cross-disciplinary teams of 5–6 are formed across Munk and Rotman; the case is released at a virtual kickoff.
- Early Nov 2026
Preliminary round
Every team presents its solution to faculty judges from the Munk School and Rotman.
- Mid Nov 2026
Final round at RBC
Finalists present to RBC judges downtown. Winners announced, followed by a networking reception.
- Dec 2026
Recruitment pipeline
Participant resumes are shared with RBC's talent acquisition team, with priority for the winning team.
- Feb 2027
Industry Night
Panel discussion with risk management leaders, followed by open networking over refreshments.
- Mar 2027
Networking Evening
Timed rounds of small-group conversation with risk professionals and Munk alumni.
04Partners
Built with the risk community
Royal Bank of Canada
Case competition partner — judges, careers panel, and recruitment pipeline through Group Risk Management.
Rotman Risk Management Association
Co-organizer at the Rotman School of Management, representing 100+ MBA, MFRM, and MMA students in risk and capital markets.
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Home institution — RAMS is an official Student Leadership Initiative for the 2026–27 academic year.
Join us
Be part of RAMS.
RAMS is open to all MGA and MPP students — first and second year. Join the mailing list for competition applications, event registrations, and info sessions, or reach out about executive roles for 2026–27.
LinkedIn & Instagram launching September 2026
Open executive roles · Fall 2026
- Event Manager2 positions
- Social Media & Marketing Manager1 position
Roughly 5 hours a week. Hands-on experience in event management, partnerships, and communications.