Role at Aviva Canada involves managing and enhancing the Third-Party Risk Management program. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall TPRM program design including identification of opportunities to further enhance / strengthen or optimize TPRM program in coordination with the TPRM Expertise Lead and 2nd Line Risk.
Update, and refine TPRM policies and standards in alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
Coordinate with Aviva Group and / or Aviva Canada functions on TPRM program design, and effectiveness.
Assist in regulatory monitoring and compliance tracking and reporting for Aviva Canada.
Support in interpretation, and application of third-party regulatory changes.
Collaborate with TPRM Support / Coordinator role to ensure consistent, and efficient application of Aviva’s TPRM program.
Responsible to provide input, and commentary on overall TPRM program effectiveness to leadership and / or risk committees as required.
Lead monitoring and tracking of TPRM program adherence including driving consistency in applying risk management principles across Aviva Canada business divisions and third-party types.
Responsible to define and track relevant KRIs to advise TPRM program effectiveness.
Lead in collection, analysis and aggregation of data to provide enterprise view of TPRM program and compliance.
Design, build, and implement Third-Party Risk Management tools and dashboards.
Lead the data collection, aggregation and analysis for the enterprise third-party view.
Coordinate across various TPRM governance groups in the collection, and consolidation of updates and data elements to be shared with leadership.
Support in other strategic projects or priorities as defined.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in business, economics, finance or other related field or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of relevant enterprise and/or operational risk management experience, preferably in the property/casualty insurance or related industry.
Risk Management Experience will be considered an asset.
Risk management qualifications or equivalent.
Deep understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks and third-party risk subject matter.
Understanding of core vendor management and procurement activities and principles.
Strong familiarity with OSFI Guideline B-10, B-13 and E-21.
Understanding of process design and driving operational excellence.
Ability to interpret, understand and apply regulatory guidance.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills including ability to manage large and complex data sets.
Proficient in data management and ability to collect, prioritize, and extract insights from various sources.
Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and integrity throughout the reporting process.
Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills to work effectively with key internal collaborators.
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate risk-related information and insights to various team members.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to effectively manage risk focused initiatives including managing relationships with key supporting partners.
Experience working with vendor risk management software solutions, specifically with SAP Ariba Risk, Archer, and Logigate management platforms would be considered an asset.
Benefits
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Hybrid flexible work model.
Outstanding career development opportunities.
We’ll support your professional development education.
Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
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