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Pensions Engagement Specialist

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario Full time

Position Overview

This is a Fixed-Term role lasting up to 1 year.

Objective of the Role

Responsible for facilitating the execution of the new FSRA Pensions engagement strategy with pension plan administrators, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management strategies, and the safeguarding of plan beneficiaries' rights.

Key Duties

  • Collaborates with the Director and team members to formulate, execute, and disseminate innovative concepts, methodologies, and best practices aimed at enhancing relationship management strategies. This includes the development and execution of structured, graduated action plans, on-site assessments, and regulatory responses based on risk evaluations for plans that may pose concerns regarding pension benefits and the rights of beneficiaries.
  • Facilitates discussions with subject matter experts across the Pensions Function (such as Pension Operations, Investment Risk, Actuarial, Advisory Services) and other internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance) to gather and synthesize complex issues, findings, and pertinent documentation concerning at-risk and distressed plans.
  • Compiles a comprehensive summary of findings and critical issues, collaborating with the Director to devise and implement strategies, plans, and approaches for engagements; ensures the preparation of relevant documents for engagement meetings.
  • Organizes and participates in engagement activities, including targeted reviews, on-site assessments, and teleconferences with actively monitored pension plans, involving plan administrators, their advisors, and various stakeholders; prepares meeting summaries that require follow-up actions post-engagement.
  • Offers technical expertise concerning the management, negotiation, and resolution of significant, complex, and/or sensitive pension regulatory issues as part of financial audits and examinations.
  • Provides expert advice and recommendations related to the formulation, implementation, and assessment of pension legislation, policies, and guidelines for the regulation of pension plans registered with FSRA.
  • Drafts reports detailing results, challenges, and recommendations as part of an ongoing feedback mechanism.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • A degree in business, finance, actuarial science, accounting, auditing, mathematics, or a related discipline, or a relevant professional designation.
  • ACIA (Associate, Canadian Institute of Actuaries), FCIA (Fellow, Canadian Institute of Actuaries), CFA, or CA designation is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the pension industry, with a comprehensive understanding of the financial, actuarial, and operational dimensions of pension plans to provide a well-rounded approach to issue analysis and management.
  • Experience in managing distressed pension plans or companies facing financial difficulties, or similar recovery and restructuring scenarios.
  • Proven expertise in interpreting and applying provincial and federal pension legislation.
  • General experience in risk management.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to drive and advocate for change regarding new methodologies, best practices, systems, and standards for a proactive and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex messages in a clear, comprehensive, authoritative, and persuasive manner.
  • Knowledge of pension governance, risk management, and regulatory review/audit principles and methods related to pension plans, as well as an understanding of corporate and pension plan insolvencies.
  • Familiarity with the design and management of pension plans and the investment of pension funds.
  • Proficiency in preparing technical reports, project plans, and policy recommendations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to provide senior advisory and negotiating support on complex pension administration issues.

Commitment to Diversity

FSRA is dedicated to fostering equity in employment. Our aim is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, ensuring our services and communications are accessible to all individuals.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be considered.