Senior Consultant, Plan Sponsor Risk & Governance

Manulife; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Consultant in Halifax to manage risk for Corporate plan sponsors. The role involves negotiating service agreements, conducting compliance reviews, and collaborating with legal and internal teams. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in Group Benefits and a solid understanding of risk governance. A university degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $68,775 to $114,625 CAD.

Benefits

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Group Benefits (claims, underwriting, fraud management, or contract governance).
• Strong understanding of service agreements and risk governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate standard service agreements for plan sponsors.
• Conduct risk and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance.
• Assist with audits and RFPs.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Skills

Group Benefits experience

Risk governance understanding

Negotiation skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Digital productivity tools

Education

University degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Consultant in Halifax to manage risk for Corporate plan sponsors. The role involves negotiating service agreements, conducting compliance reviews, and collaborating with legal and internal teams. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in Group Benefits and a solid understanding of risk governance. A university degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $68,775 to $114,625 CAD.