Senior Economist
1 week ago
The Insurance Bureau of Canada is a leading industry association representing the majority of Canada's home, car, and business insurance companies. Our organization relies on the collective expertise of our members and leadership team to create policy positions, advocate for a competitive and sustainable market, and influence meaningful change in the insurance industry.
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Senior Economist to support the needs of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that support our regional teams and member companies.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership: Manage a team of economists/researchers in the production of public policy materials, coordinating, overseeing, and inspiring the team to achieve success.
- Research Capability: Possess a thorough understanding of economic theory and public policy, including quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the ability to build and oversee a robust research program.
- Domain Knowledge: Have a strong understanding of the general insurance industry, financial sector legislation, and regulation, including knowledge of the capital framework, solvency regulation, tax legislation, and the IFRS 17 accounting standard.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively liaise with legislators, regulators, and senior executives within the insurance industry, clearly communicating priorities and inspiring trust and confidence with partners.
- Strategist: Collaborate with the Acting Assistant Chief Economist and Head of Industry Data to develop strategies and associated tactics to engage stakeholders, lobby governments, and communicate with the public.
- Coordination: Lead in all aspects of standing committee and working group meetings, including preparation of meeting agendas, background papers, briefing notes, commentary, and presentations on finance-related issues.
- Soft Skills: Possess clarity, concision, and accuracy in both written and verbal communication.
- Collaboration: Maintain a thorough understanding of industry issues and public policy issues, particularly those for the region you support as a business partner, and work well in structured and unstructured team environments.
- Education: A master's degree in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field (e.g., CFA, MBA) is required.
- Policy Experience: 8-10 years of experience working on public policy issues, particularly economic policy issues, is required.
- Leadership: Experience directly managing a team of researchers is required.
- Analytical Prowess: A sound understanding of economic/financial/accounting theory and methods, with strong ability to analyze and interpret datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Excel Proficiency: Experience using Excel to manage and analyze data efficiently, with fluency in key statistical and econometric software tools.
- Research Skill: Expertise in conducting thorough primary and secondary research, including jurisdictional scans, to gather relevant information and best practices.
- Communication Skill: Customer-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience crafting clear and persuasive documents such as policy briefing notes, research reports, and presentations.
- Self-Motivator and Team Player: Ability to work autonomously while also thriving in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment.
- Adaptability: Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a high-level of organization, with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working directly in insurance, financial services, or other highly-regulated industry: An asset.
- Project Management: Experience in managing projects, setting priorities, influencing others, and taking initiative to ensure on-time delivery.
- Competitive Total Rewards Package: Pay, pension, and benefits that is comparable within the industry and associations.
- Career Growth: We are rigorous in our selection process, with the objective of securing candidates who will grow their career at IBC.
- Hybrid Work Environment: We offer flexibility with regard to in-office presence.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexibility to choose work hours that suit your preference and provide several perks that support a healthy work-life balance.
- Impactful Work: We are in the business of compliance, but our advocacy centers on changing the rules, and your contributions will directly influence legislation and regulation across Canada.
- Reputation: We are considered by many as the top public policy shop amongst industry associations, with a high level of analytical sophistication.
- Corporate Culture: IBC prides itself on having a respectful, collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a focus on employee satisfaction.
- Employee-Led Culture Initiatives: We have several internal committees that focus on topics that are of concern to staff, including mental health and diversity & inclusion.
- Dynamic Environment: We are a forward-thinking organization that values drive, innovation, and creativity.
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