Director, Risk & Compliance

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Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? The Director, Risk & Compliance will assist in implementing and maintaining the enterprise risk framework, overseeing key risk management components, and supporting key risk activities, including capital management, regulatory submissions, the organizational risk and solvency assessment process, and oversight of nonfinancial risk. The Director will provide leadership, guidance, and support to other colleagues on the team.

Your job

Key Accountabilities and Tasks

• Assists the SVP- Risk & Compliance in implementing, monitoring and maintaining the enterprise risk framework for MROC and Temple, ensuring compliance with Munich Re Group and regulatory requirements related to risk management.
• Oversee key components of the risk management framework, including the internal risk capital model, quarterly risk report, risk strategy, annual Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process, and Operational Risks and Control System .
• Manage the legal retrocession/reinsurance renewal process, including reviewing structure, pricing, and monitoring, to ensure seamless coordination with other departments. Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure, discuss potential changes, and coordinate submissions to the Group Retro department in Munich.
• Provide required risk management support the Actuarial team with Financial Condition Testing, Standardized Stress Testing and the annual Earthquake filing.
• Support in preparation of Board/Audit Committee material and regulatory submissions.
• Support capital management of MROC and Temple including analysis and setting of the internal minimum capital targets, evaluation of the reinsurance program, and preparation of the Key Metrics Report (Economic Capital using Group Internal Model). Provide impact analysis and scenario testing to inform decision-making.
• Provide support as needed on non-financial risk management topics, such as Business Continuity Management, Information Security, and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Prepare material for Management risk committee meetings held twice a year.
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to collect and provide data, and coordinate information requests.

Your profile

Required Education

• Bachelors’ Degree (or higher) in Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries is an asset.

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years of insurance/reinsurance and risk management or related experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve results under tight deadlines.
• Proven business acumen and problem solving skills.
• Advanced Software/application knowledge, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong modelling skills and excellent working knowledge of FCT, Risk Explorer, Access, Power Bi or similar software desired.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, risk evaluation and decision making skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• High degree of drive, self-motivation, and proven ability to work independently.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations.
• Demonstrate accuracy and an eye for attention to detail.
• Ability to work on a small team and build strong relationships with colleagues.

In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following:

• Exposure to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners are available.
• A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
• A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
• Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.

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Munich Re/Temple Insurance is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact [email protected] as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

Our base salary range for this role is between $122,000 and $159,000 per year, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity.

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a 3 day in-office hybrid work model. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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