Cibc
Financial Services
SeniorDirector,PensionandInsuranceRisk
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“Senior Director, Pension and Insurance Risk at Cibc. Skills: Pension risk, Insurance risk, Risk oversight, Actuarial expertise. Lead risk oversight across pension and insurance risk. Provide independent second-line oversight”
Industry & Context.
Assess highly technical issues; Identify emerging risks; Apply enterprise-wide perspective
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of relevant experience, University degree in Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
Nice to Have
Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) designation, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation
What You'll Do.
Lead risk oversight across pension and insurance risk
Provide independent second-line oversight
Provide effective challenge across actuarial
investment strategies
Oversee risk modelling
Escalate material issues and emerging concerns to senior
and maintain risk frameworks
Support transparency and balanced risk-return decision-making
Participate in business initiatives and committee discussions
Provide independent review and effective challenge on key
and high-performing team
Provide clear direction
and development opportunities
Provide timely feedback
collaborative team environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal partners; External advisors; Risk Management; Insurance; Finance; Treasury; Human Resources; CIBC Global Asset Management; External actuaries; Investment consultants
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information
Full Job Description
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit [CIBC.com](https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you 'll be doing** Risk Management plays an important role in supporting CIBC’s core purpose by providing independent oversight of risk across the bank’s transactions and activities. As the Senior Director, Pension & Insurance Risk, you’ll lead independent second-line oversight across pension and insurance risk, bringing together actuarial, investment, and governance expertise to support sound risk management and decision-making. You’ll oversee risk monitoring, stress testing, reporting, and effective challenge across CIBC’s pension plans and insurance business, while escalating material issues to senior management and relevant committees as needed. In this role, you’ll help promote transparency in risk-return decisions, support the development and oversight of risk frameworks and limits, and provide insight on regulatory developments and emerging risks. You’ll also work closely with partners across Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Treasury, Human Resources, CIBC Global Asset Management, and external advisors. As a leader, you’ll build team capability, foster an inclusive and high-performing environment, and align your team’s priorities to broader business objectives. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You 'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you 'll succeed** * **Lead risk oversight -** Provide independent s
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