182619-1 - Risk Analyst - Advanced

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.

Advantages
High-Level Impact: Influence the foundational governance documents, including SIPPs and Asset Allocation Policies, for a major legal entity.
Strategic Exposure: Work directly with senior leadership and the Cayman management team, supporting board-level approval processes.
Collaborative Environment: Partner with the Toronto-based Data & Analytics team to build real-time monitoring and reporting infrastructure.
Professional Growth: Gain deep insights into the intersection of insurance fundamentals and sophisticated investment risk management.

Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
Must-have
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
Familiarity with GGY Axis


Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented risk professional who thrives at the intersection of policy and performance. If you are a skilled communicator with a passion for building robust investment frameworks and are ready to play a pivotal role in a major insurance firm’s international strategy, we want to hear from you.

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