Sr Advisor / Advisor Insurance & Risk Management

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advisor to enhance its insurance and risk management strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across departments, ensuring the organization meets its insurance needs while maximizing recoveries on major claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance or risk management, with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values safety, integrity, and collaboration, and help shape the future of agricultural solutions while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate finance or insurance/risk management.
• Knowledge of insurance markets and legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with insurance program administration and development.
• Provide technical guidance on insurance matters.
• Coordinate with departments for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Insurance Knowledge

Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Professional Designations (CRM, FRM, CIP, FCIP)

Tools

PowerBI

Oracle

SAP

Riskonnect

Job description

This role is accepting candidates at both the Advisor and Sr Advisor level. Qualified applicants will be evaluated for the level that aligns most closely with their education, experience, and qualifications.

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future, and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity, and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With over 26,000 employees worldwide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agricultural retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reports to the Director, Global Insurance and Risk Management.

What you will do :

1. Assist with the administration, development, analysis, and management of the Corporation’s insurance programs, providing input and support.
2. Provide guidance and leadership to Business Units by offering technical expertise and advice on insurance matters, including operation insurance requirements, risk analysis of third-party contracts, and interpretation of insurance policy wordings.
3. Coordinate with other departments to ensure the Insurance group meets the expectations of the SBUs.
4. Resolve issues promptly to ensure efficient service delivery.
5. Gather underwriting information and participate in final insurance purchase decisions.
6. Review insurance policies for accuracy and completeness, recommending wording improvements.
7. Conduct technical analysis to support major insurance claims.
8. Coordinate major claims submissions and negotiate payments with insurers to maximize recoveries.
9. Work extensively with adjusters and internal staff on claim issues.
10. Assist in analyzing contracts for risk transfer and drafting appropriate indemnification and insurance clauses.
11. Support business development projects with insurance guidance and due diligence.
12. Interact with stakeholders to secure annual insurance coverage placement.
13. Collaborate with brokers and insurers on policy development, analysis, placement, and renewal strategies.
14. Prepare reports and presentations for senior committees.
15. Serve a broad client base within Nutrien and externally, liaising with brokers, adjusters, and insurers.
16. Assist with Business Continuity Planning.
17. Support special projects such as M&A due diligence and risk assessments.

What you will bring :

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5)+ years of experience in a corporate finance environment or relevant insurance/risk management industry experience.
• Enrolment in or completion of professional designations such as CRM, FRM, CIP, or FCIP is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global, and cross-functional environment.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and flexibility in work approach.
• Legal principles of tort and contract law knowledge is an asset, as is knowledge of insurance markets.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sound technical insurance and financial management knowledge.
• High attention to detail.
• Claims experience, risk control, and site audit experience are assets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Energetic, self-starter capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for insurance processes and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Oracle, and SAP; experience with risk management systems like Riskonnect is an asset.