Title: Executive / Senior Manager Financial Risk Strategy - (global role located in Dublin or London)
London, GB
Location: Hybrid role located in either Dublin or London.
Closing date: 26th June.
A unique opportunity in our global Financial Risk Management team to apply your strategic business acumen, technical expertise and strong communication skills to develop guidance and risk advice for senior stakeholders.
The Financial Risk Management team provides independent advice to senior management and the Board of Directors, and helps to support the oversight of market, credit and liquidity risks, and investment strategies across our group of companies. We operate as a central function, in a global team across UK, Ireland and Canada. Our team is fast-growing and dynamic, enabling you to draw upon a diverse range of knowledge, experience and skills. We will continually encourage you to develop and excel in all areas of your role.
Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships across these regions.
Job Purpose:
As a member of the Financial Risk Strategy team you will play a key role in supporting the development and management of Company’s enterprise-wide framework for financial risk.
What will you be doing:
- Providing independent oversight of elements of business and investment strategy with financial risk by delivering risk reviews for senior executives and the Board
- Developing a strong understanding of internal strategies to measure and manage financial risks to effectively challenge and identify opportunities for enhancements
- Leading key financial risk initiatives related to current and emerging financial risks, evolving business strategy, proposed acquisitions, regulatory expectations and Board requests
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across our global business
- Preparing executive and Board-level material to effectively communicate technical concepts and engaging senior stakeholders for alignment on direction
- Reviewing risk analysis and supporting other elements of identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of financial risks
- Monitoring business activities and external developments to identify shifts that could materially impact the company's risk profile
Experience Required:
- Relevant professional qualification (Actuarial or CFA preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills
- Presents complex technical concepts to a range of audiences
- Participates effectively in cross-functional and cross-regional teams
- Proactive and self-directed with the ability to complete several tasks concurrently
- Coaching / mentoring junior co-workers and managing projects to ensure deadlines are met
- Keen eye for detail, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- An asset to have knowledge of market, liquidity and credit risk, investments, ALM and life insurance
What's in it for you:
- Gain experience to a diverse range of projects across finance, actuarial and risk management
- Rapidly develop your problem solving, relationship-building and communication skills
- Work on challenging and innovative projects in a dynamic, collaborative and fast-growing team
- Competitive and comprehensive rewards program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Being a part of our organization 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 are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.