The SVP, Enterprise Risk Management is a key member of the Aviva Canada Senior Risk Leadership Team, responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership across risk business partnering, quantitative risk, insurance and financial risk, capital, model risk, and risk analyticsThe role supports the effective performance of Aviva Canada by overseeing the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, providing independent oversight and challenge to the first line, and ensuring the organization operates within its Board-approved risk appetiteWorking closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Executive Committee, and business leaders, the SVP delivers commercially focused risk insight and independent challenge on strategic and business decisionsThe role acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management, and a strong risk culture that support Aviva Canada’s strategic objectives, regulatory obligations, and long-term resiliencePartner with the ACAN CRO to shape and execute Aviva Canada’s risk strategy and ensure the effective operation of the Risk Management FrameworkProvide independent, commercially focused risk insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making, growth objectives, and long-term value creationEnsure the organization operates within Board-approved risk appetite and maintains effective risk governance, oversight, and risk cultureSupport Executive Committee, Board Risk Committee, and ACAN Board reporting on key risk exposures, emerging risks, and risk management effectivenessLead independent oversight of Aviva Canada’s aggregate risk profile, including insurance, financial, capital, model, technology, data, change, and operational risksProvide effective review and challenge of business plans, capital deployment decisions,



reinsurance strategies, material transactions, product development, pricing, and other significant business initiativesMonitor emerging risks and material changes in risk exposure, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are identified and executedEscalate significant risk issues and risk appetite breaches, providing clear recommendations for remediation and management actionProvide enterprise leadership for insurance risk, financial risk, capital risk, risk modelling and risk analyticsAccountable for overseeing Internal Model Independent Validation (IMIV) and material model governance across Aviva CanadaOversee independent validation activities and provide challenge on capital adequacy, economic capital, liquidity, financial resilience, and risk-return optimizationDrive the evolution of quantitative risk capabilities and risk analytics to enhance business decision making and risk insightsLead the Risk Business Partnering team, ensuring Risk is a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to business leaders across Aviva CanadaBuild strong relationships with EC, regulators, Board members, Group Risk teams, and external stakeholdersRepresent Risk on key governance committees, industry forums, and global initiatives, promoting effective risk management practices and influencing outcomesFoster a culture of transparency, collaboration,



and proactive risk management across the organizationLead and develop a high-performing team across Risk Business Partnering and Quantitative RiskEstablish transparent priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for delivery of high-quality risk outcomesBuild organizational capability in risk management, business partnering, analytics, and technical risk disciplinesPromote a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and succession planning while ensuring Risk operates as a cohesive and high-performing functionProven ability to develop and execute risk strategies that support business objectives, customer outcomes, and sustainable growth15+ years of progressive risk leadership experience within the insurance and/or broader financial services industry Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and influence executives, regulators, and cross-functional partners Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional designation (e.G., FCAS, FCIA, FSA, CRM) or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong understanding of insurance risks, including underwriting, pricing, claims, reserving, reinsurance, investments, and emerging risks Deep expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, including risk governance, risk appetite, risk culture, ORSA, stress testing, capital management, and regulatory compliance Experience engaging with Boards, Board Risk Committees, and regulators (OSFI and/or equivalent regulatory bodies)Strong strategic, analytical, and communication capabilities, including the ability to translate complex risk, actuarial, and financial information into clear business insights and drive organizational change#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Vice President Of Enterprise Risk Management (Markham)
🏢 Aviva
📍 Markham