Senior Manager of Financial Risk Management

Irish Life Group Services Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Risk Management to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply strategic business acumen and technical expertise in a global context. You will lead a team responsible for delivering critical financial risk insights and reports to senior stakeholders, while fostering strong relationships across various functions. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant actuarial qualification and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and supports your career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary or relevant professional qualification required.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver financial risk reports and insights.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for high-quality materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Qualified Actuary

Relevant Professional Qualification

Tools

ALM

Solvency II

LICAT

ORSA

Job description

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Title: Senior Manager of Financial Risk Management

Location: London, GB

Company: CLFIS Limited

Closing date: 8th May

Location: London

A unique opportunity in our global Financial Risk Management team to apply your strategic business acumen, technical expertise, and strong communication skills to develop guidance and risk advice for senior stakeholders.

The Financial Risk Management team provides independent advice to senior management and the Board of Directors, supporting oversight of market, credit, and liquidity risks, and investment strategies across our group of companies. We operate as a central function in a global team across the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Our team is fast-growing and dynamic, encouraging diversity of knowledge, experience, and skills. We promote continuous development and excellence in all areas of your role.

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian-headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. Operating in Canada, the US, and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, and Irish Life, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners serving approximately 42 million customer relationships by the end of 2023.

What you will do:

You will support the management of the Company’s financial risk framework by:

1. Leading a team responsible for delivering quarterly reports to committees and regulatory bodies, and providing analytical support related to financial risk measurement methodologies and internal strategies.
2. Reviewing credit, market, and liquidity risk reports and streamlining reporting processes.
3. Applying analytics to generate insights into financial risks and global capital markets to inform investment and risk strategies.
4. Preparing executive and Board-level materials, effectively communicating technical concepts.
5. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality preparation of executive and Board materials.
6. Preparing for regulatory meetings, attending them, and coordinating follow-up actions.
7. Evaluating hedging strategies and monitoring hedges for Great-West Lifeco’s products.
8. Leading initiatives related to emerging financial risks, acquisitions, and regulatory changes.
9. Monitoring business activities and external developments affecting the company's risk profile.
10. Building understanding of internal strategies for measuring and managing financial risks to identify opportunities for improvement.
11. Fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders across our global business.

What you will bring:

• Qualified Actuary or relevant professional qualification.
• Knowledge of life insurance products, liability cashflow modeling, and ALM.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective participation in cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• Proactive, self-directed, with multitasking abilities.
• Experience coaching/mentoring and managing projects to deadlines.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of market, liquidity, credit risk, investments, Solvency II, LICAT, or ORSA is advantageous.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is part of the Power Corporation group of companies.

We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our organization supports your career growth and well-being, offering opportunities to excel and deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. Applicants requesting accommodations during the application process should contact [e-mail]. All shared information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Thank you for your interest. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.