Risk Analyst (Student Position)

Canada Life; London; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is hiring a Risk Analyst (Student Position) for an 8-month term (January–August). You must be a student registered in a Canadian college or university, with preference for Co-op programs. Applicants should submit resume and unofficial transcript.

You will help establish technology risk governance, support risk assessments, BCP/BIA activities, and report on risk metrics. A strong communicator with an interest in risk and compliance will thrive in this fast-paced, learning-focused role.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding/experience in technology risk and compliance.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with great attention to detail.
• Ability to aggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to build rapport with business teams and build consensus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain technology risk governance, risk & controls framework.
• Provide expertise in information security, IT resiliency, and technology delivery.
• Support risk assessment, issue tracking, and remediation progress reporting.
• Assist in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
• Review exceptions / risk acceptances and align to policies and standards.
• Support risk reviews of key initiatives and projects.
• Prepare reports and metrics (KRIs, KPIs) for management.
• Contribute to Canada Life’s technology risk strategy and operating model.

Skills

Technology risk

Information security

Risk management

BCP / BIA

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Job description

Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 8 months in duration for the term January - August. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

We are seeking Risk Analyst (Student Position) to join our team.

What you will do:

• Drive consistency across the organization by establishing and maintaining technology risk management governance, technology risk & controls framework and technology & risk management processes
• Provide extensive subject matter expertise in key technology risk management areas such as information security, operations, IT Resiliency, and technology delivery
• Support risk assessment activities, day-to-day management of Issue Register documentation and reporting including tracking, obtaining updates and consolidating remediation progress on self-identified technology issues, and audit findings
• Provide assistance executing annual Business Continuity Planning (BCP) / Business Impact Analysis (BIA) activities as well as oversight and monitor DR activities performed by Line 1A Management
• Support the review and challenge of exceptions / risk acceptances aligning to enterprise policies and standards and
• Support the risk reviews of key initiatives and projects
• Assist in preparing business unit / portfolio-based reports and metrics (KRIs, KPIs, etc.) to highlight risks and impacts for management & executive reporting
• Contribute to the evolution of Canada Life’s technology risk management strategy and operating model
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of compliance with policies and standards and enforce compliance with policies and standards across all levels of the organization
• Support the Technology Risk & Control identification process across all of Canada Life organization
• Assist in providing a holistic view of technology risk across IWIS & AN Technology
• Foster, advocate for and strengthen Canada Life’s overall technology risk posture

What You Will Bring

• Basic understanding/experience within the field of technology risk and compliance
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with great attention to detail
• Ability to aggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
• Ability to build a strong rapport with business teams and build consensus
• Ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities under time pressure without compromising quality
• Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment - being a self-starter, results-oriented, and highly motivated while being effective in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong understanding of technology risk

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 who 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 additionalinvestment 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 Canada Life.

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.

The base salary for this position is between $45,600 - $68,400 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.

For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.

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.