Associate Manager Risk

Associate Manager Risk & Compliance

**Description:
- Permanent Full Time-
- As the Associate Manager, Individual Wealth, Risk and Compliance, you will provide independent oversight of strategic initiatives, operations, and the regulatory risk management framework for Insurance Solutions and Canada Operations. You will work directly with the first line of defence to provide expertise and guidance on risk management and regulatory compliance to support the business in meeting their requirements. You will be a positive change advocate by suggesting and implementing improvements to the overall risk and compliance culture within the business.- Reporting to the Manager, Individual Wealth Risk and Compliance, you will be responsible for the following:
- Effective management, oversight, and effective challenge of risk and regulatory compliance management for Insurance Solutions and Canada Operations
- Execute on obligations under OSFI E-13, including providing effective challenge, oversight of the business area including expertise, and guidance as it relates to our operational risk and regulatory compliance management obligations.
- Monitor, interpret and maintain awareness of new and existing regulatory and compliance requirements, providing expertise, advice, and oversight of regulatory obligations, including providing appropriate guidance to the business on potential impacts and appropriate controls
- Effectively demonstrate a high level of technical and business acumen to ensure our compliance and conduct risk is managed appropriately.
- This will include participation in business led initiatives, providing the business with insights into new and proposed regulatory changes, and assisting with implementation

**What you will do**:

- Provide oversight of regulatory compliance and risk related processes to strengthen the risk and compliance culture within the organization
- Oversee strategic initiatives by supporting change management, ensuring planning and implementation appropriately considers risks, impacts and dependencies
- Assess the adequacy of, adherence to, and effectiveness of risk and compliance procedures and controls and provide reports on potential or actual issues, ensuring they are investigated and remediated as appropriate
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to provide comprehensive support to the business and ensure compliance risk is appropriately managed
- Provide effective (timely and constructive) challenge and oversight
- Interpret current and new regulations and legislation at both provincial and federal level using knowledge to ensure processes meet strict regulatory requirements
- Communicate regulatory and legislative changes in an appropriate and meaningful fashion to the appropriate audience, providing advice and guidance to the business on the implementation of regulatory changes and ongoing oversight
- Liaise and consult with the business and provide compliance and risk support, including presentations, webinars, workshops or other education opportunities
- Gather, analyze, and prepare data for quarterly reports to Global Compliance and Risk

**What you will bring**:

- 5+ years of progressive compliance and/or operational risk experience within the financial services industry; experience within the second line of defence is an asset
- Post-secondary education preferred, however applicants with an equivalent level of training or experience will be considered
- CSC, CIM or PDO, experience working with mutual funds would be a great asset
- Effectively demonstrate a high level of technical and business acumen to ensure our conduct and operational risks are appropriately managed
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and influence change effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
- Very good organizational skills with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to actively adapt to changing business models and new technology
- Ability to work well in a collaborative and individual setting
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- The base salary for this position is between **$61,900**:

- $114,500 **annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.-
- Be your best at Canada Life- Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.- You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your