Manager Business Continuity Risk Management - Jobs in Portage and Main

Job Description

We are looking for a Manager Business Continuity Risk Management (BCRM).The Manager, Business Continuity Risk Management BCRM- will be responsible for contributing to the design and oversight of implementation of the enterprise-wide (Lifeco) Business Continuity Risk Management Framework. The role will support the establishment and ongoing operation of the second line of defence within the Business Continuity Risk Management System (BCRMS) which includes Emergency Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity and Technology Resiliency planning.Business Continuity Risk Management Business Continuity Risk Management overall is a company accountability and as such requires a high degree of communication and collaboration. This position is responsible for ensuring full value and effectiveness is obtained for all BCRM investments.The role will be accountable for ensuring that business units are adequately identifying, measuring, managing, and reporting business disruption risks, and are in compliance with all global and jurisdictional standards and regulatory requirements. The Manager Business Continuity Risk Management will work actively with the Global BCRM group to ensure practices are aligned to the Lifeco BCRM Framework and provide independent assessment of the BCRM risk profile.What you will do:As the subject Matter Expert (SME) for Business Continuity Risk Management this role is established as a second Line of Defence with specific deliverables and responsibilities that include:BCRM Governance

• Develop and contribute to the execution of the BCRM framework, policy, operating standard, structure, procedures, and processes.
• Develop and implement BCRM methodology for regional engagement in Operational Risk Management Framework components (e.g., Operational Risk and Control Assessments, Operational Risk Scenarios, Loss Events, Risk Policy Assurance), change risk assessments and supplier risk assessments.
• Establish processes to apply objective assessment to key aspects of the BCRM Framework
• Determine the appropriate governance and escalation processes to support the lines-of-business on key risk issues

Strategy and Planning

• Foster and provide visible leadership in the promotion of sound BCRM Risk Management practices across the organization by contributing to the development and execution of the BCRM framework, policy, operating standard, structure, procedures, and processes.
• Establish a process to apply objective assessment to key aspects of the BCRM Framework including the business impact analysis (BIA) process, stated recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs), as well as recovery and testing strategies
• Provide objective and independent risk expert advice and counsel to the business, partnering with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance and Risk Recommend courses of action for the first line of defence to ensure ongoing improvement and evolution of Business Continuity strategies and capabilities.
• Ensure that the BCRM risk profile is aligned with strategic business objectives and stated risk appetite Drive continuous improvement across the organization related to BCRM risk and ensure improvements are incorporated into the ongoing development of tools and processes.
• Ensure that change management impacts are assessed, and related processes are in place
• Determine the appropriate governance and escalation processes to support the lines-of-business on key risk issues
• Create and manage BCRM operational plans and strategies to achieve objectives.
• Develop BCRM operational strategies and influence strategic direction.
• Participate in Global BCRM planning as part of the planning/leadership team
• Ensure that all BCRM staff and business unit plan leaders are appropriately trained and have the tools available to meet their roles and responsibilities

Exercises and Testing

• Ensure sufficient testing programs are established to provide assurance of resilience to key risks and threats Review and provide objective assessment to the design of regional testing frameworks
• Assist in protecting against the impact of business disruptions. To ensure successful delivery of critical services and processes during business disruptions.

Analysis and Reporting

• Establish and report on BCRM key risk indicators and facilitate the sharing of best practices across the regions
• Support Lifeco level BCRM scenarios, and work with regional teams to engage relevant businesses Implement BCRM methodology for regional engagement in change risk assessments
• Contribute to quarterly Lifeco BCRM reporting for the ORC, ERMC, Board and regulators
• Create and maintain a current BCRM risk profile that supports the basis for making business decisions from a risk appetite perspective.
• Monitor the state of the BCRM program and report on performance to senior leadership.

Response

• Assist in the anticipation and preparation for emerging risks and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Support response efforts at time of incident

What you will bring:

• Experience in a Business Continuity or Technology Resiliency function within large scale organization
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Business Continuity professional accreditation / certification is an asset
• Experience with the Fusion Risk Management software and/or Salesforce
• Experience with ISO 22301 and 22318
• Business Degree or other relevant post graduate qualification
• Demonstrate relationship building, people management and leadership skills with an exceptional ability to make things happen through influence and by nurturing key partnership relationships
• Business Acumen and operational expertise including an understanding of insurance operations
• Conceptualization, presentation, and communication skills to effectively execute change
• Ability to develop new techniques and approaches for BCRM
• A strong ability to innovate combined with a low tolerance for risk

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Irish Life.In Canada, Great-West Lifeco operates under the Canada Life brand, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions and serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million customers. Globally our combined companies have approximately 24,500 employees, 205,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners - all serving more than 30 million customer relationships across these regions.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 #39;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. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.#LI-Hybrid