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On behalf of our client, a leader in the insurance sector, we are seeking a high-caliber Advanced Risk Analyst to lead the evolution of their investment governance framework. This is a critical 12-month mandate, where you will be responsible for mirroring the sophisticated governance standards already established for the Canadian entities. Operating within a specialized Investment Department of six verticals—including Asset Allocation, Trading, and Total Fund Management—you will serve as the bridge between strategic risk appetite and operational execution. This role offers the unique opportunity to build a governance ecosystem from the ground up, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational excellence for a complex international portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Policy Development: Draft and develop a refreshed Statement of Investment Procedures & Policies (SIPP) and a new Asset Allocation Policy (AAP) aligned with strategic risk objectives
Framework Design: Establish clear Delegation of Authorities, define Market Risk Limits, and propose a modernized governance model for investment operations
Process Standardization: Document comprehensive liquidity processes and standardize procedures across the investment function, registering them within Enterprise libraries
Compliance & Reporting: Develop Regulatory Compliance Management documentation and design new portfolio reporting templates for the Investment Committee to provide a holistic view of risks
Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with local stakeholders for review and refinement of governance proposals and leverage best practices from Head Office Governance
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place for real-time risk limit monitoring
Requirements:
Strong curiosity and proactive drive to learn the fundamentals of an insurance business and its investment function
Ability to concisely explain and document key processes that support the investment function
Understanding of investment governance frameworks and risk management practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex investment concepts into clear, actionable governance documentation
Project management experience with ability to manage multiple governance initiatives in parallel
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for insurance investment portfolios
Nice to have:
ASA or FSA credential / CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential / FRM (Financial Risk Manager) credential
Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Understanding of tax laws and their application to investment portfolio management
Experience with insurance company governance and regulatory reporting
Familiarity with investment policy frameworks at major financial institutions
Experience with Enterprise policy management systems and libraries