AVP Business Risk & Controls

Permanent Full Time 

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Overview

In this role, the AVP Business Risk and Controls will drive governance and controls priorities for Canada Operations, covering risk, resilience, and compliance. This will be accomplished through partnering with the central Business Risk and Controls leader and 2nd Line of Defence teams to set the risk and compliance objectives and develop risk and compliance annual plans that will promote a strong control environment, risk culture, and business ownership of risk. The AVP Business Risk and Controls will drive the operationalization of enterprise policies, developing function specific policies and procedures. The AVP Business Risk and Controls will facilitate and support development of risk appetite and metrics in line with business plans and establish the right governance structures and committees to drive risk and regulatory compliance management across Canada Operations. Finally, the AVP Business Risk and Controls will develop and operationalize capabilities required to support effective and efficient implementation of the risk, resilience, and compliance programs within Canada Operations, in collaboration with 2nd Line of Defence teams.

What you will do 

• Drive planning and execution of risk and resilience assessments, development of mitigating actions, working and tracking them to closure, including on the exception of strategic and important business initiatives
• Proactively monitor internal and external changes and risk factors; leverage risk data to identify and mitigate risks
• Lead risk-based prioritization of controls testing and execute testing by leveraging central Business Risk & Controls capabilities. Review testing results and remediation actions
• Implement monitoring to ensure that processes and controls are designed and operating effectively, and that need-based investigations are performed as required
• Review functional unit specific regulations and conduct impact assessments to identify and drive appropriate implementation plans in partnership with 2LOD subject matter experts
• Drive completion of compliance inherent risk assessments, and collaborate with the 2LOD to facilitate completion of annual compliance test plans. Map controls, identify remediation actions, and track mitigation actions to closure
• Drive triage, analysis, classification of issues, risk events, and incidents; undertake root cause analysis to develop remediation plans, and track remediation plans to closure
• Generate and publish business unit specific risk and compliance reports and validate outputs with functional teams (1As)
• Drive functional unit specific scenario analyses and work with 1A to determine implications
• Oversee the implementation of data governance and quality processes for risks and compliance data within the functional unit
• Manage risk and compliance related communication, attestations, training implementation to 1A and provide audit support for functional teams
• Lead functional unit specific regulatory change, regulatory remediation programs, and risk transformation programs by leveraging central Business Risk & Controls capabilities
• Provide relevant business context and inputs to 2LOD and central Business Risk & Controls teams to design and implement risk and regulatory change and remediation programs
• Manage identification of end-to-end processes and process owners, and mapping of processes at the right level of granularity leveraging central Business Risk & Controls capabilities and by working with appropriate SMEs
• Advise functional teams on process and control improvements by leveraging central Business Risk & Controls capabilities and in partnership with business SMEs
• Lead and mentor a team aligned to supporting each functional unit in risk-related activities

What you will bring 

• 10 years of risk management, compliance or governance experience within the financial services industry
• 7+ years of experience in a people management role. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Certification experience in risk/compliance and/or governance preferred (e.g. GRC, Operational / Enterprise Risk, Financial Risk related)
• Ability to influence senior management and experience of driving change including adoption of improved processes, technology enablement across functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and provide training on risk and compliance topics
• Strategic leadership with industry knowledge, deep expertise in governance, risk and compliance and a strong understanding of leading and emerging practices
• Sound understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards
• Strong industry and cross-functional knowledge, experience of effectively interfacing with business and technology teams

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The base salary for this position is between  $110,000 - $205,500 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.

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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.