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Senior Director, Insurance Finance NARVolkswagen Group Services GmbH • Pickering, ON, CA
Senior Director, Insurance Finance NAR

Senior Director, Insurance Finance NAR

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH • Pickering, ON, CA
28 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Volkswagen Financial Services, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is the trusted key to mobility for its brand partners. We are committed to supporting the Audi, Ducati, and Volkswagen brands and their Dealers, specializing in providing accessible mobility solutions for its Customers. The company’s offerings include Retail Leasing, Retail Financing, Commercial Financing for new and used vehicles, and End‑of‑Term vehicle disposition.

Brief Role Description

The Head of NAR Insurance Finance is accountable for the overall financial performance and strategy for the VWFS insurance in the North America Region (US & CAN). This role leads financial operations, including insurance P&L ownership, pricing oversight, risk governance, and IFRS 17 compliance. As Member of the board of VW Protection Services and Bettle BC Holding & Chairman of the Pricing Committee, the Head of NAR Insurance drives decisions on pricing, risk, and profitability. The Head of NAR Insurance is also responsible for managing the insurance accounting function directly and the relationship with the shared accounting service from VWFS US for overall accounting.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Accountability : Member of the board of VW Protection Services and Bettle BC Holdings, providing financial insight and strategic counsel. Take ownership of the insurance P&L, driving profitability through proactive pricing, claims monitoring, reserves steering, and capital oversight.
  • Leadership and Development : Lead the finance, insurance accounting, controlling, and pricing functions. Build a high‑performing, financially disciplined team.
  • Strategic Financial Leadership : Develop and lead the financial strategy for insurance, ensuring long‑term profitability, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
  • Chair Pricing Committee : Lead pricing decisions and oversee risk‑based pricing strategies in alignment with actuarial and business targets.
  • Insurance Risk & Portfolio Management : Oversee financial risk models, monitor historical portfolio performance, and lead claims forecasting. Proactively adjust and steer performance trends.
  • IFRS‑17 Compliance : Ensure full compliance with IFRS 17 and other regulations, driving accurate and transparent financial reporting.
  • Controlling & Reporting : Oversee planning, budgeting, and reporting cycles. Deliver timely and reliable internal and external financial reports.
  • Underwriting & Actuarial : Ensure underwriting and actuarial teams are aligned with business units, especially in terms of claims assumptions, pricing, and risk appetite.
  • Shared Services Oversight : Manage the relationship and Service Level Agreements (SLA) with shared service provider responsible for entity‑wide accounting. Ensure seamless coordination with in‑house insurance accounting.

Qualification requirements

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are preferred.
  • Preferred : Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related quantitative field. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are strongly preferred. Additional training in insurance‑specific finance, risk management, or actuarial methods. Executive education from a leading business school (e.g., INSEAD, Wharton) is advantageous.
  • Experience : 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the insurance or financial services sector. Demonstrated experience overseeing pricing, underwriting alignment, and regulatory reporting in a complex, regulated environment.
  • Preferred Experience : 15+ years of total experience in finance, with at least 7–10 years in insurance or financial services, and 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role. 3–5 years of direct experience in managing insurance risks, pricing, and IFRS 17 implementation.
  • Skills : Extensive experience as CFO or senior financial leader in the insurance sector. Expertise in pricing, controlling, accounting, and risk management. Strong understanding and implementation experience with IFRS 17. Skilled in financial forecasting, innovation, and claims analytics. Proven leadership in cross‑functional and board‑level environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in automotive insurance environment. Experience as senior financial leader in a multi‑line insurance company with international operations or group reporting responsibilities. Proven track record of leading pricing transformation, IFRS 17 implementation, or integrating actuarial and financial functions. Prior oversight of shared service agreements, with success managing outsourced finance or accounting relationships. Experience serving on or advising a board of directors or audit committee, especially in regulated environments.
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    Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

    Job ID : 19381

    Company : VW Credit Canada, Inc.

    Location : Pickering, ON, CA, L1V 0C4

    Department : Financial Services and Insurances

    Working Model : Full‑time

    Contract Type : Unlimited

    Remote Working : Up to 40%

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