Manager, Financial Risk

Great-West Lifeco Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is seeking a Financial Risk Strategy professional to provide independent oversight of market, credit and liquidity risks, influencing senior leadership and the Board.

You will lead risk initiatives, build stakeholder relationships, and translate complex risk concepts for diverse audiences. The role emphasizes strategic alignment with business and investment strategies, regulatory expectations, and collaboration across Canada, US, UK, and Ireland.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of market, liquidity and credit risk, investments, ALM and life insurance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of elements of business and investment strategy with financial risk.
• Develop understanding of internal strategies to measure and manage financial risks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead key financial risk initiatives related to current and emerging risks and regulatory expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across the global business.
• Prepare executive and Board-level material to communicate technical concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Review risk analysis and support identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of financial risks.
• Monitor business activities and external developments to identify shifts impacting the risk profile.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Risk analysis

Problem solving

Education

Actuarial or CFA qualification

Job description

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.

The team

The Financial Risk Management team provides independent advice to senior management and the Board of Directors, overseeing market, credit and liquidity risks as well as investment strategies across our group of companies. We operate as a central function, in a global team across Canada, US, UK, and Ireland. Our environment is collaborative, dynamic, and rich in diverse experience, giving you access to a wide range of perspectives and continuous professional development.

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

This role suits individuals with experience in financial institutions such as insurance, banking, investment management, or corporate finance - especially those who enjoy connecting market and balance‑sheet dynamics with strategic decision‑making.

• 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 $107,800 - $157,800 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.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

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 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 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.

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part‑time permanent team member:

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial Security: Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.