Risk Consultant

**Who is Allstate**: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands®" promise. - Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do._ **Role Designation**: Hybrid **Benefits to joining Allstate** - Flexible Work Arrangements - Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services) - Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment) - Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans - Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions - Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing - Personal reflection day - Tuition Reimbursement - Working within the community and giving back **Job description**: Our team is growing, and we are actively looking to hire a Risk Consultant. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Risk, you will have an opportunity to design and develop risk management frameworks, work with a cross-functional team to implement new risk and governance processes, lead risk projects and assist business stakeholders to proactively manage risk. The Risk Consultant is regarded by the Business as an expert in risk management who consults with them regularly on risk matters. **Accountabilities**: - Play a key role in our Corporate Risk department to drive effectiveness of operational risk management and a robust risk culture across the Enterprise. - Assist in tracking and reporting on risk events, working/consulting with the respective business units to perform root cause analysis, identify mitigating actions and track the actions through to closure. - Play a trusted-advisory role to support the business in the completion of risk assessments, advising business stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies and development of robust remediation plans that address root cause of the risk - Lead or assist in developing material (e.g. risk reports, risk analysis and recommendations) for internal and external key stakeholders. - Continuously drive and deliver optimal operational risk management reporting with appropriate risk metrics and recommendations - Facilitate risk training to enhance and develop risk awareness and capability **Qualifications**: - Minimum 5 years’ experience in Risk Management or similar capacity with strong analytic ability - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to influence others - Attention to detail - Self-starter - Business knowledge relating to Insurance Industry, Financial Services and associated Regulatory requirements **Bonus qualification**: - Knowledge of P&C Personal Lines is an asset - In depth knowledge and practical implementation of Risk Frameworks such as COSO Enterprise Risk Management and ISO 31000are desired. - Knowledge of risk management practices and oversight functions - Experience leading projects is an asset - Experience with Risk Frameworks related to fraud risk management and business continuity management is an asset Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Benefits**: - Dental care - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision care Schedule: - Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: - Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): - Are you comfortable working in a hybrid setting? - What are your salary expectations? **Experience**: - Operational Risk Management: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON