Group Benefits Risk & Contract Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Manulife; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is looking for a Manager to oversee risk management and contract oversight in Halifax. This role requires 5-7 years of experience in risk management, strong negotiation skills, and a bachelor's degree. You will lead governance forums and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational controls and client experiences. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD $80,700 to $145,260 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in risk management or group benefits contracting.
• Strong understanding of Canadian insurance regulations and operational risk frameworks.
• Proven experience leading complex negotiations with external clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial risk and compliance reviews.
• Lead complex negotiations of Service Agreements.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Skills

Risk management

Negotiation

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

JIRA/JSM

GenAI solutions

Job description

A leading financial services provider is looking for a Manager to oversee risk management and contract oversight in Halifax. This role requires 5-7 years of experience in risk management, strong negotiation skills, and a bachelor's degree. You will lead governance forums and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational controls and client experiences. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD $80,700 to $145,260 and a hybrid working arrangement.