Senior Business Manager

AIG Insurance Company of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AIG Insurance Company of Canada is seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead strategic initiatives and drive growth. This role requires a strong background in commercial insurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively. You will work closely with the President and CEO to foster collaboration across departments and ensure alignment with AIG's objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian market.
• Proven influence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by implementing business strategies.
• Engage with leaders to support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee performance reporting and data accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Data fluency

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Business Manager Office of the President & CEO Canada

Join us as a Senior Business Manager to leverage your expertise and experience for impactful leadership.

About the role

Reporting directly to the President and CEO of AIG Canada, the Senior Business Manager is a key leadership team member responsible for driving profitable growth by implementing and evaluating business strategies across regions. This role requires a strong understanding of business drivers and the competitive landscape, with the authority to measure performance and support portfolio management using insights from data analysis—covering exposure, claims, operational, and financial data, as well as third-party sources. The goal is to develop and execute growth and profitability strategies through underwriting excellence and market leadership.

The ideal candidate will combine excellent communication, analytical, project management, and influencing skills with strong business acumen, decision-making capabilities, and a data-driven approach to identify opportunities for improvement. This person will act as a liaison on behalf of the President & CEO Canada, fostering collaboration and integration across Canada and North America to achieve One AIG objectives.

The role will have a Business Analyst reporting directly to the Senior Business Manager.

How you will create an impact

• Business and strategic alignment

Engage with business and functional leaders to articulate a shared vision and support strategic initiatives that deliver market-leading performance. Take a portfolio view to identify risks and opportunities, ensuring value delivery to clients and broker partners. Facilitate alignment across departments and support communication of strategy. Enhance portfolio management tools and application for optimal distribution and capital allocation. Stay informed on market trends and assist in external presentations. Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning processes.

• Planning and coordination

Assist the President & CEO in tracking strategic initiatives, coordinating planning with Finance and LOB strategy owners, defining KPIs, and measuring progress. Participate in business reviews, ensuring strategic initiatives are tracked and executed effectively.

• Data and reporting

Oversee regular performance reporting with FP&A, ensuring data accuracy and relevance. Collaborate with the Global Data Office to ensure data accessibility and actionable insights. Promote continuous improvement in data quality and reporting to inform business decisions.

What you'll need to succeed

• 10+ years of experience in commercial insurance, with a strong understanding of the Canadian market, segmentation, portfolio management, and distribution channels.
• Proven influence and communication skills to facilitate cooperation, drive change, and develop capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen, client focus, ownership mentality, and a balance between growth and profitability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility at all organizational levels, with stakeholder management experience in a global matrix environment.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Data fluency and reporting skills to tell compelling business stories and recommend actions.
• Alignment with AIG's purpose and values, emphasizing expertise, insights, and value creation.

We look forward to hearing from you if you're ready to maximize your impact.