Manager, Risk & Resilience

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Manager, Risk & Resilience to join our Individual Wealth division.  Reporting to the Director, Risk, Governance & Controls, the Manager will be responsible for enabling strong risk management practices and operational resilience capabilities across the Individual Wealth business and its subsidiaries. A strategic thinker and effective collaborator, the successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and other stakeholders to embed risk awareness, support the implementation of risk change programs, and enhance the overall control environment, while ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide risk and resilience strategies.

What you will do

Relationship Management:

• Help lead team to develop a good understanding of business and provide risk advice to businesses

Leadership in Risk Programs:

• Lead risk programs including but not limited to Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Key Risk Indicators, Risk Events Reporting, Internal Audit Support, End User Computing (EUC).

Process & Controls Monitoring and Improvement:

• Identify processes and process data for process inventory management
• Facilitate process mapping by the Central 1B team
• Advise the business on process and control improvements
• Identify risk treatment (i.e., mitigate/ control, avoid, transfer, accept)

Reporting:

• Provide key inputs to Risk & Compliance Committee reporting on operational risk profile and key updates from risk programs.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in a financial services industry role with operational risk and controls, internal audit, risk advisory related responsibilities including People Management
• Risk Management, Accounting, or Internal Audit designation (e.g. CRM, CPA, CIA etc.) preferred
• Knowledge and sound understanding of the wealth management industry, including the regulatory requirements and standards within the wealth management regulatory landscape (CIRO, OSC), is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and provide training on risk and resilience topics
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail, ability to self-motivate, and deliver against deadlines
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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The base salary for this position is between $82,300 - $151,500 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.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

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 Canada Life.  

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 Canada Life policies.  

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

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