Operational Resilience Manager

The Canada Life Assurance Company; London; Híbrido; CAD 102.000 - 152.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Education reimbursement

Health benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Rewards programs

Mentorship programs

Descripción de la vacante

Canada Life in London, ON, Winnipeg, MB, Toronto, ON is seeking a senior professional to develop and implement operational resilience strategies that meet regulatory expectations and industry best practices. You will partner with risk, compliance, technology and business units to embed resilience into day-to-day operations and strategic decision making.

The role includes risk assessments, scenario testing, crisis response planning and governance of resilience programs.

Formación

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in risk management, operational resilience or related fields in financial services or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Experience in risk assessments, scenario testing and crisis response planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex issues and propose solutions.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and dashboard development to track resilience metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement operational resilience strategies aligning with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with business units, technology, risk and compliance to embed resilience in operations and decisions.
• Facilitate critical services lifecycle: mapping, impact tolerances, scenario testing, issue management.
• Support business continuity planning, risk assessments and recovery strategies for critical functions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to operational resilience with risk and compliance teams.
• Maintain governance structures to oversee resilience programs and drive improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, guiding leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Promote a culture of resilience and risk awareness across the organization.

Conocimientos

Risk management

Operational resilience

Business continuity

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Post-secondary degree/diploma in business

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What you will do:

• Develop and implement operational resilience strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices
• Collaborate with business units, technology and risk and compliance partners to integrate resilience into day-to-day operations and strategic decision making
• Facilitate the critical services lifecycle including performing end-to-end mapping, setting impact tolerances, conducting scenario testing and managing issues and actions
• Support business continuity planning, risk assessments and recovery strategies to safeguard critical business functions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to operational resilience, working closely with risk and compliance teams
• Maintain robust governance structures to oversee resilience programs and drive continuous improvement
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic insights, guidance and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Promote a culture of resilience and risk awareness across the organization

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in working in risk management, operational resilience, business continuity or related fields within financial services or a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to operational resilience
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, scenario testing and crisis response planning
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and recommend solutions
• Strength in building partnerships and working collaboratively with a variety of skills and levels
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and dashboard development to track resilience metrics

The base salary for this position is between $102,000 - $152,000 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 Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

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.

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 Canada Life policies.

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

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Requisition ID: 7089

Category: Corporate Functions

Location: London, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA Toronto, ON, CA