Senior Operational Risk Advisor representing life and health insurance sector. Overseeing operational risk reports and strategic risk management initiatives in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Act as a preferred strategic partner representing the life and health insurance sector
Produce, analyze, write and present the quarterly operational risk report for the life and health insurance sector
Maintain ongoing business dialogue with colleagues in the life and health insurance sector to support teams in identifying, assessing and proactively managing risks
Ensure the quality, consistency and business value of the second line of defence’s deliverables
Maintain an integrated vision of the life and health insurance sector’s risks
Serve as an expert point of reference for assigning, coordinating and guiding files
Represent the team on various committees and decision-making bodies
Actively assist with efforts to update operational risk management practices, processes, tools and methodologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, business administration, finance, accounting, risk management or any other relevant field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including significant experience in the life and health insurance sector
Experience steering complex files
Experience in operational risk management, including knowledge of risk management methodologies, frameworks and tools
Professional designation in risk management (FRM, PRM, ORM, CRM, etc.) or in actuarial science (ASA, CERA)
Proficiency in French, both spoken and written
Advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Demonstrated expertise in life and health insurance, including an in-depth understanding of products, processes and operational issues
Expertise in performing analyses, writing and giving presentations at the executive level
Knowledge of a financial institution’s business activities and operations
Benefits
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
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