Distribution Practices Consultant

**Distribution Practices Consultant**:
**Location: Hybrid - Montreal, Kingston, or North York**

Empire life is looking to hire a Distribution Practices Consultant to join our Distribution Practices team The Distribution Practices Consultant supports the distribution teams in all lines of business by developing and delivering services designed to efficiently promote distribution partner best practices; meet the Company’s regulatory obligations; and manage risk associated with the Company’s distribution channels.

**Why pursue this opportunity**Impactful work** - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.**Play an integral role**:

- this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.**What you’ll be working on**- Provide knowledgeable and practical advice to business unit partners concerning distribution matters relating to distribution due diligence, best practices, contracting and monitoring, in respect of prospective, current and former distribution partners to support the Company’s distribution relationships and improve the quality of distribution partner business- Collaborate with the Distribution Practices team, participate in the implementation of practical solutions designed to support the Company's compliance with all distribution-related regulatory requirements and industry and corporate standards to help manage the Company's legal, regulatory, and reputational risk- Provide cost effective distribution risk management support to business units through the development and implementation of compliance and risk management standards and measures designed to enable proactive distribution risk management activities- Deliver engaging and informative presentations to distributors through webinars and in-person presentations- Monitor Distribution Partner contract obligations, market conduct, standard criteria, use of company logo, block reviews, report creation and make recommendations for remedial action- Provide knowledgeable and practical advice to business unit partners on Distribution Partner compliance requirements- Distribute Compliance Review Surveys (CRS) and Annual Compliance Certifications to Distribution Partners; review and analyze results to determine course of action- Conduct desk and on-site reviews and develop a detailed report on findings and recommendations; forward recommendations to the Distribution Partner and follow up on action plans; collaborate with Distribution Partners regarding the recommendations; provide resource information and assistance for implementation into their practices.- Communicate with sales teams and Distribution Partners on existing, changed or new industry or regulatory requirements that affect their practices- Provide new and updated education tools for use by our Distribution Partners, including company compliance website, Distribution Partner Reference Guide, FAQs

**What we’re looking for you to have**:
- Bilingual in both English and French- 5+ years work experience in the insurance/financial services industry with hands-on experience in distribution, training or compliance- Knowledge of sales practices and relevant insurance regulation-
- Well-developed investigative, analytical and decision-making skills- Very well developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills- Motivation, tact, diplomacy and the ability to handle confidential information- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member- Completion of a university degree with courses in business administration or other applicable discipline- FLMI or AIRC an asset**Beyond the salary**:
For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive salaries with annual pay increases- Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions- Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions- A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account- Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.- Four weeks annual vacation from hire date- A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching- Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave- Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
- A cash employee referral program

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