Job Description

Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada is a federally licensed company that distributes its products through a network of Blue Cross Plans. Blue Cross Life specializes in life insurance, living benefits and disability income protection products to supplement and enhance the portfolio of health and dental products distributed by the Blue Cross Plans.

Our employees are the key component in enabling us to deliver competitive life and disability products nationally; we value their knowledge and integrity and are dedicated to their professional development by providing an environment of continuous learning and growth. We seek creative problem solvers who care about the work they do while helping to drive responsiveness and insight throughout our organization.

If you are looking for an opportunity in a challenging, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment, the career you have been looking for may be waiting for you at Blue Cross Life.

Job Title: Manager, Investments
Department: Finance
Internal/External: Internal/External
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario - Remote work option available
Salary: Competitive Compensation
Reports To: Director

Role

As the Investments Manager, you will oversee the investment function of Blue Cross Life with a goal of maximizing the investment returns subject to the risk appetite and investment constraints of the Company. You will be responsible for developing proper investment and asset and liability management strategies, coordinating implementation, partnering with reputable third-party investment managers, and performing continuous monitoring of the investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead team daily on operational issues and concerns
• Annual review of investment strategies including permitted asset classes, asset mixes and permitted ranges, investment characteristics and Asset/ Liabilities matching strategies.
• Perform research on different investment topics for education purposes of the Investment Committee members
• Quarterly monitoring of investment managers, including compliance with SIPP guidelines.
• Analysis and recommendations for investment manager selection.
• Maintain relationship with the Investment managers, investment consultants and custodian
• Chair and coordinate the activities of the Asset/Liability Management (ALM) internal BCL committee
• Staying abreast of changing investment landscape including availability of new investment vehicles

Requirements

• University degree in actuarial, finance or investment
• 6 - 9 years of investment experience in an insurance company
• Financial designation (CFA, FCIA or FSA)
• Understands the regulatory requirements of insurance companies
• Excellent research skills and highly developed analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Superior understanding of the financial markets
• Bilingualism - English & French considered an asset

Rewards

• Comprehensive health and dental plan that is 100% employer paid, including a Health Spending Account and Personal Wellness Account
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• A stimulating and flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance and wellness, including health support tools, health resources and fitness center discounts
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth

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Blue Cross Life is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Accessibility is a top priority.

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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