Senior Business Advisor - Governance, Risk & Compliance

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About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Business Advisor - Governance, Risk & Compliance to join our growing Specialty Lines team!

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Governance, in the 1st line of defense, you will provide consultation and independent challenges to ensure both Operational & Insurance risks are identified and sufficiently managed through a prudent and methodological approach. You will work closely with the Governance function to help build a strong control environment with effective and efficient controls and processes for Specialty Lines.

What You'll Do Here

• Track and communicate emerging industry issues and best practices relating to compliance audits and controls.
• Support business units in the identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of their operational and insurance risks. Champion continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure proper incident management and resolution, including implementation of any actions and lessons learned through further analysis.
• Support management on strategic initiatives in the organization by providing support and thought leadership.
• Engage stakeholders to promote a strong risk culture and ensure proper training and support on operational risk processes and tools.
• Support the implementation and compliance with local Governance frameworks, including Quality Review Process, Portfolio Strategy, Authority Framework, Delegated Authority Arrangements, Regulatory Reporting & Compliance, Product Governance, etc.
• Identify process efficiencies while ensuring effective controls are embedded to mitigate critical risks; working with the business to ensure new/changing processes are appropriately controlled; develop and implement solutions were there are gaps in processes or breakdown of controls.
• Support a cross-functional team in a collaborative environment to increase understanding of and ability to contribute to the overall risk and wider perspectives of the business.
  
  

What You Bring To This Role

• Prior P&C underwriting experience preferred or knowledge of insurance operations and related risks and opportunities (Specialty Lines exposure considered an asset).
• Regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of principles, techniques, current trends, best practices, regulations, policies, and programs related to risk management.
• Experience in project management as well as designing control frameworks is an asset
• A solutions-oriented mindset, excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully within cross-functional teams including comfort speaking with regulatory bodies and senior leadership/ executives.
• Drives initiatives and exercises a high degree of decision-making and accountability to manage activities that contribute to long-term excellence.
• High level of engagement, authenticity, and accountability.
• Ability to adapt and act as an ambassador of change.
• Good knowledge of SharePoint and Power BI is an asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required but must have authorization to work in Canada.
  
  

What We Offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working Here Means You'll Be Empowered To Be And Do Your Best Every Day. Here Is Some Of What You Can Expect As a Permanent Member Of Our Team

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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