Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to AVP Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Manager ERM plays an important role in advancing risk capabilities and engaging global stakeholders. Manager ERM will support the AVP ERM to maintain and continuously enhance risk capability assessments and embed Great West’s system of risk management. Manager ERM will maximize efficiencies in risk programs and enable risk function strategy.

As a risk professional engaging risk teams across our various geographies, the Manager ERM will be a trusted advisor, providing advice and analysis to support management of enterprise risks.

What you will do:

Maintain and continuously enhance risk capability assessments: 

• Lead and execute the annual Global Risk Function self-assessment, risk culture processes and assessments
• Develop the next generation of self-assessment capabilities that are streamlined and efficient, leveraging automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Enable Risk Function Strategy:

• Lead the coordination of engagement activities supporting the risk function (e.g. townhalls)
• Support the development of senior leadership agendas and calendars for key meetings
• Support regulatory submissions and other prominent communications

Enhance and embed Lifeco's System of Risk and Control and Drive Effective Risk Management:

• Support AVP ERM with special projects or requests as they arise (e.g. regulatory inquiries)
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and digitization to work more efficiently
• Develop / support development of metrics, measurement techniques, reporting and other risk processes 
• Support AVP ERM with quarterly and annual reporting

Leadership:

• Influence staff to achieve outcomes in a highly consultative and partnering manner
• Encourage new ideas and innovative approaches and actively share knowledge and experience to enhance the development of the team
• Create order and structure around unstructured problems
• Be receptive to ongoing feedback via senior leadership, internal business partners and peers
• Lead by example, setting a positive tone and cultivating a constructive learning culture

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive senior risk experience, or similar oversight roles  
• Experience developing financial and / or nonfinancial risk management concepts and methodologies, frameworks, policies and related processes
• Track record of successfully developing and executing risk processes or methodologies in partnership with teams in various geographies
• Excellent business acumen and analytical skills, including financial and business analysis, and research with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, conceptual and critical thinking
• Strong relationship building and communications skills (verbal and written) across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain focus and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced and at times ambiguous and pressurized environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, and design solutions from high level strategic vision with limited direction and oversight
• Creative thinking, open mindset, and ability to challenge status quo

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

The base salary for this position is between $78,900.00 - $140,400 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.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

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

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.  

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