Executive Manager - Financial Risk Audit at Canada Life
Role overview and responsibilities following the original description are retained with a clear, job-focused structure.
Overview
* The primary objective is to lead Financial Risk Audit activity over Lifeco entities operating out of Ireland (Irish Life Group and subsidiaries) and Canada Life Europe, including testing ICOFR and providing Financial Risk Opinions to Chief Internal Auditors.
* Lead a team of 3 FTEs in Ireland, with collaboration with global Financial Risk Audit resources as required.
* Collaborate with regional Heads of Operational Audit to oversee Financial Risk Audit activity over Lifeco entities in the UK (Canada Life) and US ( Empower ), sharing leadership of 1 FTE in each region.
What you will do
* Develop and execute Audit Plans and assurance strategies aligned to strategic objectives and governance mandates.
* Lead and manage audit plan execution, review audit issues for approval, and communicate action plans to clients with timelines.
* Deliver high-quality written reports on governance, risk management and control issues; participate in enterprise-wide audit initiatives as required.
* Provide executive leadership within Irish and Global Financial Risk Audit teams; ensure resource effectiveness and ongoing development of the team.
* Maintain and monitor the Benchmark Control Framework to ensure consistent quality across Financial Risk Audits globally.
* Provide oversight over all Financial Risk Audits across Lifeco in collaboration with the VP Internal Audit.
* Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and present to senior management.
* Ensure familiarity with risk management programmes and regulatory, professional, and legal requirements; support risk management programme development.
* Commit to continuous personal and professional development and promote analytics and governance practice within Lifeco.
What you will need to be successful
* Significant experience in an actuarial environment within an insurance or reinsurance company.
* Experience in actuarial valuation (Solvency II and/or IFRS), product development and pricing, and Asset Liability Management (e.g., hedging) is desirable.
* Strong analytical, communication, influencing and negotiating skills; ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
* Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments with tact and discretion.
* Functional and technical competencies, drive for results, planning and organizing, relationship building, and leadership.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. If agency assistance is required, Lifeco Recruitment will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs/profiles supplied by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Equal Opportunity Statement Canada Life Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We promote inclusion, growth, and a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and aim to ensure all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie for support.
Canada Life Group supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* General Business and Management
* Industries: Insurance and Financial Services
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