Head Risk Management North America, L&H

Partner Re is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Partner Re is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

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In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of Partner Re and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, etc.

Partner Re operates with a hybrid work approach that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our employees are required to be in the office 3 days a week. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can connect, innovate, and perform at their best.

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

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The Head of Risk Management, North America Life & Health leads and oversees risk management for Partner Re’s North American Life & Health legal entities, including Partner Re Life Reinsurance Company of Canada (PLRC) and Partner Re Life Reinsurance Company of America (PLRA). Serving as CRO for both entities, the role provides independent second‑line oversight, implements the Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and acts as the primary risk advisor to the Boards, senior management teams, and legal entity committees.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The role reports to the Head of Legal Entity and Regional Risk and is based in Toronto, Canada.

• Serve as Chief Risk Officer for PLRC and PLRA, leading implementation and maintenance of the ERM Framework across both entities.
• Ensure effective identification, assessment, monitoring, management, and reporting of material risks, and promote a strong risk culture.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight of business activities and strategic initiatives, escalating material risk matters and recommending…