Manager, Financial Risk

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Manager of Financial Risk to provide strategic oversight and guidance on financial risks. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and managing risk initiatives in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive rewards program

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial risk management.
• Ability to present complex concepts to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of business and investment strategy.
• Develop understanding of internal strategies to manage financial risks.
• Prepare executive materials for communication.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant professional qualification (Actuarial or CFA preferred)

Job description

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A unique opportunity in our Financial Risk Strategy team to apply your strategic business acumen, technical expertise and strong communication skills to develop guidance and risk advice for senior stakeholders.

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

The team

The Financial Risk Management team provides independent advice to senior management and the Board of Directors, and helps to support the oversight of market, credit and liquidity risks, and investment strategies across our group of companies. We operate as a central function, in a global team across UK, Ireland and Canada. Our team is fast-growing and dynamic, enabling you to draw upon a diverse range of knowledge, experience and skills. We will continually encourage you to develop and excel in all areas of your role.

The role

As a member of the Financial Risk Strategy team, you will play a key role in supporting the development and management of Company’s enterprise-wide framework for financial risk by:

• Providing independent oversight of elements of business and investment strategy with financial risk by delivering risk reviews for senior executives and the Board
• Developing a strong understanding of internal strategies to measure and manage financial risks to effectively challenge and identify opportunities for enhancements
• Leading key financial risk initiatives related to current and emerging financial risks, evolving business strategy, proposed acquisitions, regulatory expectations and Board requests
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across our global business
• Preparing executive and Board-level material to effectively communicate technical concepts and engaging senior stakeholders for alignment on direction
• Reviewing risk analysis and supporting other elements of identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of financial risks
• Monitoring business activities and external developments to identify shifts that could materially impact the company's risk profile
  
  

Desirable skills:

• Relevant professional qualification (Actuarial or CFA preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Presents complex technical concepts to a range of audiences
• Participates effectively in cross-functional and cross-regional teams
• Proactive and self-directed with the ability to complete several tasks concurrently
• Coaching / mentoring junior co-workers and managing projects to ensure deadlines are met
• Keen eye for detail, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An asset to have knowledge of market, liquidity and credit risk, investments, ALM and life insurance
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Gain experience to a diverse range of projects across finance, actuarial and risk management
• Rapidly develop your problem solving, relationship-building and communication skills
• Work on challenging and innovative projects in a dynamic, collaborative and fast-growing team
• Competitive and comprehensive rewards program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  
  

The base salary for this position is between $76,400- $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Wewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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