Erm Compliance Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Definity Financial Corporation

Definity Financial Corporation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job

ID :
6821

Category :
Corporate Actuarial & Risk

Brand :
Definity

Regular/Temporary :
Regular

Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time

Location :
Toronto, Canada

Definity includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

With strong roots that date back to 1871, we've grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We're proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you:
It's better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

The
ERM
Compliance Analyst plays a key role in executing against the compliance function mandate covering the assessment of compliance activities (i.e. Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Regulatory Compliance Management program). The Analyst/Senior Analyst also contributes to the preparation of Management and Board level risk reporting.

The Analyst will work on the design, implementation and management of Definity's ICFR, Regulatory Compliance Management and Policy Compliance programs to assess effectiveness of ICFR, and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, regulatory standards and reporting requirements applicable to Definity and its subsidiaries.

What can you expect in this role?

ICFR program:

Help ensure that Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) are maintained by the Business Units in a timely manner and accurately reflect current internal controls and workflows.
Advise Business Units on the creation and maintenance of relevant internal control, workflow and flowchart documentation.
Design and complete ICFR test plans and testing of remediation activities.
Conduct audit procedures over the key ICFR controls to assess both the design and operational effectiveness of the controls in support of CEO/CFO certification over the effectiveness of internal controls.
Identify, evaluate and escalate the implications of ICFR internal control weaknesses and deficiencies.
Provide recommendations for gap closure and continuous improvement, in terms of both efficient and effective internal control performance.
Provide input into the findings in the Management Letter of Representation (LoR) process and assist with preparing of reports to management and board committees as required.
Advise Business Units in the investigation and determination of appropriate resolution of internal control issues.
Assist with drafting Management and Board level risk reporting.
Provide relevant support and training to functional areas.

Regulatory Compliance Management program:

Design and complete test plans and testing of remediation activities.
Conduct testing of internal controls and procedures to demonstrate legislative and regulatory compliance in support of Chef Compliance Officer certification.
Assess both the design and operational effectiveness of the supporting documentation and processes implemented.
Identify and evaluate the implications of internal control deficiencies.
Develop recommendations for gap closure and continuous improvement, in terms of both efficient and effective internal control performance.
Provide input into the findings in the Management Letter of Representation (LoR) process and assist with preparing of reports to management and board committees as required.
Support ad hoc special risk and compliance activities as required.

Policy Compliance Program:

Execution of policy validation and coordinate annual policy compliance.
Foster the awareness of the company's risk management policies and procedures by providing ongoing advisory and consultative support to all departments.
Build research and analysis skills to develop and implement compliance activities, issues remediation and policy recommendations.

What do you bring to the role?

University degree and achievement of a recognized professional designations/certifications, such as CPA/CMA/CGA/CA/LLB/JD, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, etc., are preferred.
13+ year of experience including:
1-3+ years of audit experience in a Public Accounting firm, Management Consulting or a Public Company Internal Audit function, ideally within the financial services industry.
A solid knowledge and und