investment manager - financial brokerage

RBC Dominion Securities; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Director for Participating Whole Life Product Management in Mississauga, ON. This role requires over 10 years of experience in life insurance product management, overseeing strategy, profitability, and compliance of the Participating Whole Life product line. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with competitive pay and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay with high-earning potential

Flexible benefits and work/life balance options

Opportunities for career development

RBC software tools to boost productivity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in life-insurance product management.
• Experience managing complex product portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PWL Governance Committee and monitor product performance.
• Collaborate on dividend-scale management and participating account management.
• Accountable for product-related reporting and risk assessment.

Skills

Life-insurance product management

Actuarial concepts

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Business

MBA or FSA designation

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Director, Participating Whole Life Product Management

Posted on November 25, 2025 by RBC Dominion Securities

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee the management of our Participating Whole Life (PWL) insurance product line. The Director, PWL Product Management will drive product strategy, ensure profitability, and maintain long‑term sustainability of the participating account.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PWL Governance Committee consisting of key cross‑functional stakeholders to monitor product performance, oversee dividend processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with actuarial teams on dividend‑scale management, surplus policy monitoring, and participating account management.
• Set and execute the strategic direction for the Participating Whole Life product portfolio to achieve profitability objectives, and conduct performance analyses on a needed basis.
• Oversee day‑to‑day product management activities, including understanding key financial drivers, monitoring performance against KPI, and coordinating with stakeholders to address concerns.
• Accountable for product‑related reporting and risk assessment to ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance adherence.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners across product development, pricing, sales, marketing, IT, and digital teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture and promoting data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in life‑insurance product management, actuarial work, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or FSA designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of actuarial concepts, participating product mechanics, and dividend‑scale management.
• Proven success in profitability management for participating or permanent life products.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex product portfolios and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and decision‑making skills.
• Passion for delivering customer value through sound and sustainable insurance solutions.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay with high‑earning potential and a comprehensive Total Rewards program.
• Flexible benefits, work/life balance options, and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• RBC software tools to boost productivity.

Location

Mississauga, ON (On‑site)

Employment

Permanent, Full‑time, salary USD 36.06 to 92.31 per hour.

Advertised until

2025-12-25

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