Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations

 Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, the Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations is accountable for maintaining and developing communications and strategies that contribute to Great-West Lifeco’s visibility and reputation amongst investors and maintaining a good public image for the organization.

The incumbent will be expected to understand and communicate the company’s financial strategy, and the broader strategic direction of the business and ensure that the image of Great-West Lifeco is maintained in a cohesive fashion.  The role will oversee most aspects of shareholder meetings, press conferences, private meetings with investors, the investor relations sections of our corporate websites and company annual reports. The AVP, Investor Relations must be aware of current and upcoming issues across the organization, especially those that relate to fiduciary duty and organizational impact. 

The role will work closely with members of the Finance, Communications, Corporate Secretary and Legal teams.

What you will do:

• Participate in quarterly earnings process, including the development of key earnings materials and drives conversations with key internal stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret financial data and investment industry trends which can be used to inform investor targeting and messaging
• Assist SVP with respect to Financial Reporting and Control activities and outputs to ensure data integrity and adequate system controls are in place
• Develops and monitors performance metrics for the investor relations function
• Prepare reports and presentations comparing competitors’ financial performance, operational metrics, and valuation metrics against other S&P 500 companies and industry benchmarks
• Performs research and analysis of industry, peers and competitors' financial statements, operational metrics, valuation, relative stock price movements, investors' and analysts' perceptions and opinions, and stock ownership, as well as other ad-hoc analysis as needed
• Participate in prospective investor outreach, including educating prospective investors on the merits of investing in alternative investments
• Stay informed about market trends, investor preferences, and regulatory developments that could impact our investor relations strategy 
• Stay up to date with securities laws, listing requirements, and corporate governance practices

What you will bring: 

• 5 + years’ experience in a similar position, including investors’ relations or in the field of sales and investments
• Business related undergraduate degree
• MBA, CPA, CA, CFA designations; an asset
• Prior investor relations experience in the financial sector is an asset
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills (PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of Bloomberg, Nasdaq, S&P, CapIQ, FactSet is an asset
• Strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Accounting reporting skills
• Demonstrated credibility and professionalism in effectively articulating complex issues

The base salary for this position is between  $123,300 - $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 Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today! 

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 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 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.

Being a part of our organization 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 are 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.

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.

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

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