Manager, Risk

YOU know that strong RISK MANAGEMENT and COMPLIANCE are key to long-term success.

The Opportunity
As Manager, Risk & Compliance, for Insurance Services you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding our organization by helping to lead and manage our risk management program and compliance requirements. Reporting to the VP, Finance and Risk, Insurance, you’ll collaborate with leaders and teams across the business to build awareness, understanding, and operationalization of risk and compliance practices. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders take proactive steps to manage risk while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

A Place to Belong
AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:

- Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
- Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.
- Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
- Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, full Udemy access, and dedicated time for personal growth.
- Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle.

Who You Are
- You thrive on building strong relationships and collaborating across teams.
- You’re passionate about creating clear, effective processes that meet compliance requirements and manage risk.
- You’re a strategic thinker who can assess complex situations and make informed decisions.
- You believe in coaching and mentoring to develop high-performing teams.
- You keep up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes, and you adapt quickly.
- You’re committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values and supports individual growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact
- Report to the VP, Finance and Risk, Insurance.
- Provide leadership, innovation, and governance to identify, evaluate, and monitor strategic and operational risk.
- Develop and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) tools, policies, and practices to analyze, monitor, and report risks in line with the ERM and ORM programs.
- Periodically evaluate the ERM and ORM programs, ensuring they continue to meet regulatory requirements and comparing them to industry best practices.
- Ensure risk management policies and strategies comply with statutory requirements and regulatory guidance.
- Assist in overseeing capital management, including risk appetite statements, Own Risk and Solvency Assessments (ORSA), and other stress testing as required.
- Report on compliance initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend and contribute to Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Committees and facilitate Operational Risk Management Committees.
- Monitor key risk indicators and proactively advise of potential deterioration.
- Support business units in assessing, describing, and rating risks.
- Build strong relationships with auditors to validate processes and controls.
- Provide training, education, and tools to build risk awareness across the organization.
- Lead the regulatory risk and controls team, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and professional development for team members.

What You Bring to the Table
- You have a university degree in a related discipline.
- You hold a relevant professional designation (e.g., CPA, FCIP).
- You bring a minimum of 10 years of risk management experience with progressive leadership roles in a regulated industry.
- You have at least 10 years in professional services or the financial industry, ideally in direct writer insurance.
- You’re seen as an expert in enterprise risk management.
- You understand legislative and regulatory requirements in the insurance sector.
- You excel at collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing business conditions, and translating them into risk and compliance considerations.
- You communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences.

Belonging Matters Here

WORK MODEL:
In-Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be con