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Company DescriptionBe part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto. We work closely with CEOs and technology leaders to optimize IT strategy, sourcing models, and business processes and are committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients.Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment thats empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn todays challenges into tomorrows solutions contributing to one or more of our core 4 capabilities:Business Consulting | Business Strategy & Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management, Operating Model Design & Agility, Program Leadership & Project Management, Marketing, Innovation, & Customer ExperienceTechnology Consulting | IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, Technology Delivery, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Software & Application: Development & Integration, SAP Consulting, Insurance/ReinsuranceCybersecurity | Cyber Transformation Remediation, Cyber Defense & Recovery, Digital Identity, Audit & Incident Response, Product & Industrial CybersecuritySourcing & Service Optimization | Global Services Strategy, IT & Business Process Services Outsourcing, Global In-House Center Support, Services Optimization, Sourcing Program ManagementRead more at www.wavestone.com'This is a remote, full-time position. Candidates must reside in Toronto, Canada or within the greater Toronto area to allow for occasional in-person client meetings.' Job DescriptionAs a manager you will report directly to the executive leadership team and play a critical role supporting financial risk management clients. You will lead and oversee a small, crossfunctional delivery team composed of both internal professionals and client resources, driving successful execution of complex customer engagements. In this role, you will manage and deliver diverse projects for large, global insurance organizations, with a focus on regulatory and financial initiatives such as IFRS 17, LDTI, IFRS 9, and CECL, as well as broader operational and financial transformations, data management programs, and the integration of ML/AI into new and existing business processes.ResponsibilitiesLead customer engagements endtoend by defining scope, planning activities, coordinating resources, and overseeing delivery of project milestones and artifacts. Assign and manage deliverables across internal team members and client stakeholders.Serve as a key contributor and engagement lead on one or more active client initiatives, acting as a trusted delivery partner to senior client stakeholders.Ensure all project data, documentation, and deliverables are managed in accordance with firm standards, while meeting agreedupon budget, timeline, and quality expectations.Collaborate closely with business leaders and Information Technology (IT) sponsors to establish project objectives, success criteria, and risk mitigation strategies.Manage approved project funding in partnership with business sponsors and IT leadership, ensuring adherence to financial governance and reporting requirements.Partner with enterprise and solution architects to ensure delivered solutions align with overall IT strategy, architecture standards, and data governance frameworks.Coordinate and drive crossteam collaboration to ensure seamless project execution across functional and technical teams.Develop, maintain, and execute realistic project plans, securing buyin from all involved resources and business sponsors.Prepare and deliver regular status updates to executive and stakeholder audiences; facilitate clear, consistent communication to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, risks, and ownership.Manage projects involving major data platforms and technology solutions, including data warehouse, ETL, and reporting systems; tailor existing tools and solutions to meet each clients specific business needs.Work closely with operational and support teams to manage solution transition, postimplementation support, and warranty periods, ensuring a smooth handoff and sustained client success.QualificationsEducationBachelors degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, actuarial science, engineering, or comparable focus. Required ExperienceFive or more years of management consulting experience delivering ITenabled solutions for clients in the insurance industry. Strong functional and domain expertise in insurance software and platforms, supported by at least five years of handson industry experience in roles such as Business Analyst, operational lead, or equivalent. Direct experience working within Underwriting, Claims, or Technical Accounting functions, including reviewing business documentation, analyzing inputs, and processing operational and financial data. Proven project management experience across the full delivery lifecycle, including requirements elicitation, solution design, system integration, testing strategy and execution, rollout planning, change management, and enduser enablement or training. Exposure to analytical or programming tools such as Python or R is a plus. Strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, the complexities and evolving regulatory landscape of the insurance industry. Demonstrated ability to think analytically and conceptually while remaining handson, with a track record of solving complex problems and driving practical solutions. Flexibility and willingness to travel as required to support client engagements. Ability to excel in an environment that values individual accountability while emphasizing collaboration and teamwork to deliver successful client outcomes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable messaging for nontechnical stakeholders.Our commitment: Wavestones Positive Way At Wavestone, we believe our employees are our greatest ambassadors. By embodying our shared values, vision, mission, and corporate brand, you'll become a powerful force for positive change. We are united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact, no matter where we are. This is better defined by our value base, 'The Positive Way,' which serves as the glue that binds us together:Energetic - A positive attitude gives energy to lead projects to success. While we may not control the circumstances, we can always choose how we respond to them.Responsible - We act with integrity and take ownership of our decisions and actions, considering their impact around us.Together - We want to be a great team, not a team of greats. The team's strength is each individual member; each member's strength is the team.We are Energetic, Responsible and Together!Benefits Participation in corporate bonus program base 15% for achieving baseline targets, paid at the end of June.Matching employee contributions to retirement plan (401k or RRSP) to a maximum of 4% of employees base salary3 weeks paid vacation (AC/C) or 4 weeks paid vacation (SC and above) per calendar year (or pro rata for employees starting after January 1st) Vacation should be used within the calendar year with limited options to roll over remaining days into the first 3 months of the following year10 days off for public holidays 5 sick days per year 5 training days available for personal advancement Company laptop and phone (transitioning from company provided iPhone to BYOD program that incorporates a monthly usage payment) Allowance to promote ergonomic and effective work from home infrastructure dependent on individual needsHealth benefitsEnrollment in OHIP supplemental plan that seeks to align benefit options (where it makes sense and where economically practical) with US team e.g. dental, vision, LTDFor employees who are required to work in a location with a different tax authority, Wavestone will support the filing and advance payment of any tax obligations any tax refunds directly attributable from Wavestone payments should returned to Wavestone when received by the employeeTravel and LocationThis full-time position is based in Toronto, Canada. Travel requirements tend to fluctuate depending on your projects and client needs. Diversity and InclusionWavestone seeks diversity among our team members and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion and Anti-Racism networks.If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, you may reach out to us to discuss this.Feel free to visit our Wavestone website and LinkedIn page to see our most trending insights!!