At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk reporting, collaborate on risk assessments, and support internal control improvements.
- Company: Join Canada Life, a trusted leader in financial services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, education reimbursement, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with strong community focus and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in risk management while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in financial services with risk management experience; relevant designations preferred.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 119800 $ per year.
Temporary Full Time. As the organization looks to advance our Business Risk & Control function, we are seeking an Associate Manager, Risk and Resilience (fixed term) to join the team supporting the Wealth & Advice business unit and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Director, Risk, Governance, & Controls, you will play a key role in preparing quarterly risk & compliance reporting materials while also providing expertise on risk management and internal control strategies across the business in addition to supporting other key risk programs.
What You Will Do
- Lead overall preparation of quarterly risk & compliance reporting materials including facilitating management discussions.
- 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.
What You Will Bring
- 3+ years of experience in a financial services industry role with operational risk and controls, internal audit, risk advisory, risk reporting related responsibilities.
- Risk Management, Accounting, or Internal Audit designation (e.g. MBA, 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.
The base salary for this position is between $69,800.00 - $119,800.00 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.
What we offer
- 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.
Associate Manager, Risk and Resilience in Winnipeg employer: Canada Life
Canada Life is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performing culture, offering strategic leadership opportunities in compliance and risk management. With locations in vibrant cities like Toronto, London, Montreal, and Winnipeg, employees benefit from a collaborative work environment, comprehensive professional development programs, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers.
