Head of Treasury, Capital and Risk Solutions

 Permanent Full Time

The Head of Treasury, Capital and Risk Solutions (CRS) is responsible for managing surplus liquidity, cash flow, and the associated financial risks across the division with multiple subsidiaries. This role is accountable for the allocation of capital and surplus funds, compliance with treasury policies, and effective governance of treasury operations. It also coordinates the development and delivery of high-quality risk and capital reporting and forecasting across the organisation. Serving as a critical link between asset liability management (ALM), risk management, capital management, and senior leadership in CRS, the role ensures strategic alignment, accurate analysis, and timely insights to support executive and board‑level decision‑making

What you will do:

• Provide strategic oversight of banking relationships, financing arrangements (including intercompany arrangements), and cash management activities, while collaborating with various teams to align treasury strategies with overall business objectives.
• Manage liquidity across all subsidiaries and develop cash flow forecasting to assess and meet operational and strategic needs, including short-term surplus asset oversight.
• Implement and integrate global treasury technology solution.
• Oversee and report on CRS segment and local regulatory capital level.
• Act as the primary link between risk management, capital management, and finance teams to ensure alignment of methodologies, assumptions, and outputs.
• Coordinate and analyze forecasting and budgeting for capital and risk metrics ensuring data quality and consistency with earnings forecast and budget and incorporating stress testing and scenario analysis to support strategic planning as applicable.
• Support investment oversight of surplus funds within approved guidelines, balancing liquidity, risk, and return objectives, in collaboration with ALM and subsidiary finance teams.

What you will bring:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong understanding of liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and investment oversight.
• Knowledge of regulatory capital frameworks and risk reporting requirements.
• Ability to present complex insights to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional multi-location teams.
• Experience with treasury technology platforms is considered an asset.

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.

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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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