Senior Risk and Resilience Advisor

Permanent Full Time 

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As the organization looks to advance our Business Risk & Control function, we are seeking a Senior Risk and Resilience Advisor to join the team supporting the Individual Wealth business unit and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Director, Risk, Governance, & Controls, you will play a key role in providing expertise on risk management and internal control strategies across the business. This role involves the execution of internal controls documentation and testing while advancing the internal controls environment in addition to supporting other key risk programs.

What you will do

• Collaborate with management to identify and assess key risk and controls within critical/non-critical business services in addition to documenting and testing internal controls
• Perform risk and control analysis and provide insights to management on trends or patterns
• Support the completion of process mapping of critical/non-critical business services
• Support in advising the business on process and control improvements
• Support management with the development of action plans to remediate internal control failures and monitor progress to completion action plans
• Support activities aligned to various risk programs including but not limited to Risk Assessments, Key Risk Indicators, Business Continuity Management, Scenario Analyses, and End User Computing (EUC)
• Ensure consistency in the application of risk assessment tools across business services
• Update and maintain business unit specific operational risk library
• Support the design and operationalization of risk markers to measure and monitor exposures to operational risk  
• Support business leaders in completing root cause analysis and reporting of risk events and development and implementation of risk mitigation actions
• Support management with internal and external audits, compliance assessments and regulatory examinations
• Drive resolution of obstacles to streamline audits and timely closure of audit findings
• Ongoing monitoring and reporting of open audit findings
• Support the design and execution of operational risk scenario analysis

What you will bring  

• 3+ years of experience in a financial services industry role with operational risk and controls, internal audit, risk advisory related responsibilities
• 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 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)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent level of training or experience

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The base salary for this position is between $68,400 - $125,800 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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