Manager, Risk & Compliance
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
As Manager, Risk & Compliance, for Insurance Services you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding our organization by helping to lead and manage our risk management program and compliance requirements. Reporting to the VP , Finance and Risk, Insurance, you’ll collaborate with leaders and teams across the business to build awareness, understanding, and operationalization of risk and compliance practices. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders take proactive steps to manage risk while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.A Place to Belong
AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
- Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.
- Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
- Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, full Udemy access, and dedicated time for personal growth.
- Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle.
- You thrive on building strong relationships and collaborating across teams.
- You’re passionate about creating clear, effective processes that meet compliance requirements and manage risk.
- You’re a strategic thinker who can assess complex situations and make informed decisions.
- You believe in coaching and mentoring to develop high-performing teams.
- You keep up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes, and you adapt quickly.
- You’re committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values and supports individual growth.
- Report to the VP, Finance and Risk, Insurance.
- Provide leadership, innovation, and governance to identify, evaluate, and monitor strategic and operational risk.
- Develop and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) tools, policies, and practices to analyze, monitor, and report risks in line with the ERM and ORM programs.
- Periodically evaluate the ERM and ORM programs, ensuring they continue to meet regulatory requirements and comparing them to industry best practices.
- Ensure risk management policies and strategies comply with statutory requirements and regulatory guidance.
- Assist in overseeing capital management, including risk appetite statements, Own Risk and Solvency Assessments (ORSA), and other stress testing as required.
- Report on compliance initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend and contribute to Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Committees and facilitate Operational Risk Management Committees.
- Monitor key risk indicators and proactively advise of potential deterioration.
- Support business units in assessing, describing, and rating risks.
- Build strong relationships with auditors to validate processes and controls.
- Provide training, education, and tools to build risk awareness across the organization.
- Lead the regulatory risk and controls team, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and professional development for team members.
- You have a university degree in a related discipline.
- You hold a relevant professional designation (e.g., CPA, FCIP).
- You bring a minimum of 10 years of risk management experience with progressive leadership roles in a regulated industry.
- You have at least 10 years in professional services or the financial industry, ideally in direct writer insurance.
- You’re seen as an expert in enterprise risk management.
- You understand legislative and regulatory requirements in the insurance sector.
- You excel at collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing business conditions, and translating them into risk and compliance considerations.
- You communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ama.ab.ca. We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.-WORK MODEL: In-Office-We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.