Senior Corporate Underwriting Project Lead

10 hours ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Northbridge Financial Corporation Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Underwriting Project Lead to join our team at Northbridge Financial Corporation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead key corporate underwriting projects and provide strategic guidance to the team.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex corporate underwriting projects. You will work closely with Underwriting Directors and other stakeholders to identify project scope, risks, timelines, and measures of success.

As a seasoned project manager, you will have excellent leadership abilities to guide and direct project staff, create and maintain project management documentation, and implement change management plans.

You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with business areas both inside and outside the work unit, as well as identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A post-secondary education and/or equivalent on-the-job experience;
  • PMP designation or equivalent project management experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry;
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in a Project Management role; and
  • Excellent understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (both Waterfall and Iterative).

In addition, you will need to have knowledge of use case methodology, knowledge of change management principles and methodologies, and strong critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and decision-making skills.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work arrangements, employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more.

We are committed to supporting your career growth and development through education assistance, internal mobility, Leadership training, and mentoring programs. We also prioritize your well-being through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.

About Us

Northbridge Financial Corporation is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company that has been helping protect Canadian businesses for over 90 years. We are 100% Canadian and proudly owned by Fairfax Financial. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all, where everyone feels welcome and valued. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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