Manager, Pensions

**Job Description**:

BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) helps to protect British Columbians during the biggest financial decisions in their lives. We regulate B.C. ’s financial services sector, including credit unions, real estate licensees, registered pension plans, insurance and trust companies and mortgage brokers. Through modern, effective and efficient oversight, BCFSA protects consumers by impartially setting and enforcing standards across the entire sector ensuring the prosperity of the province.

We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. To achieve this, we stay committed to:
Hiring team members who represent the population we serve
Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment
Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results

BCFSA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified organization based on direct feedback from our team members.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Healthy living and work-life balance
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Competitive compensation
A challenging and engaging team environment
Defined benefits pension plan
Flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
A beautiful office location in downtown Vancouver

**SUMMARY**

The position is accountable for managing the risk-based regulatory and prudential management of pension plans in British Columbia.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Develops and implements operational plans, defines priorities and goals, and participates in business and service planning.
- Implements measurements and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate the BCFSA’s achievement of its mandate and to ensure reliable program accountability.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of operational plans and reporting for a program area to support reliable program accountability, organizational core values and mandate.
- Manages the processes, services, and systems that enable the team to produce work outputs aligned with the risk-based regulatory framework for pension plans.
- Plans, executes, and reviews annual examinations activities for higher risk and selected target pension plans.
- Leads and/or conducts research on complex technical issues and opportunities that advance risk-based regulatory management of the pension plan system.
- Develops and maintains constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders focused on enhancing the BCFSA’s reputation and credibility.
- Actively participates in developing the corporate culture and employee engagement by implementing and practicing the BCFSA’s core values, setting performance expectations and holding staff accountable.
- Supervises, coaches and mentors staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and, approval of leave.
- Interprets, administers and ensures compliance with acts and regulations including those related to resource management (e.g., Human Rights, FOIPP, and Financial Administration).
- Manages and controls a budget and makes fiscally responsible decisions.
- Represents the BCFSA in meetings and maintains partnerships and agreements with stakeholders.
- Manages and/or leads operations projects and/or initiatives.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Degree in business, actuarial science, law or economics and considerable directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes:

- Operational or stakeholder service delivery in the financial services, business or commercial sectors
- Managing employees
- Preference may be given to applicants with Industry experience in at least one of the financial services sectors: insurance, credit union, banking, trusts, or pension plan actuarial management/administration._
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the administration of pension plans and pension administration.
- Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and business operational procedures.
- Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
- Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
- Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with legislation regulations and policies.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.

**PROVISOS