National Portfolio Manager - Commercial

Department: Commercial and Farm
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people who care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities. 

Our Commercial and Farm Insurance team provides financial security to Canadians by offering superior products and services. Our professional, high performing team strives to deliver effective services and evolves product offerings, to address emerging insurance trends and meet the needs of our clients.

As the National Portfolio Manager for Commercial, you will oversee the performance of the portfolio using data analytics methods in decision making and provide technical direction and guidance for product wordings, guidelines, endorsements, and pricing.  You will work closely with the product team, providing directional leadership on the application of business rules and underwriting guidelines to support management of the portfolio.

• Applying data analytics and optimization to drive portfolio performance, ensuring effective loss prevention and compliance while developing action plans to support profitability and growth objectives.
• Providing direction for projects and managing multiple business initiatives, tasks and analysis with key stakeholders.
• Formulating business rules, underwriting guidelines, risk appetite and portfolio philosophies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders regarding product pricing and deviations, developing portfolio initiatives, enforcing best practices, ensuring gaps are managed and change is sustained.
• Remaining informed of industry trends impacting national and international insurance markets, tracking competitors and emerging client needs, identifying enhanced product offerings and creating strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders.

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.  
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions for issues resolution.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. 
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

• You have 10 years of experience in a product, analysis or insurance environment.
• You have post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science or Statistics.
• You have or are working towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation(s) or Associate/Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS/FCAS)
• You have working knowledge of the Commercial product model, tools and systems, related markets and external influences impacting products.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary range $91,058 - $151,764+.

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​

​Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

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