Senior advisor, Commercial lines

Desjardins • Aurora, CO

10h

About The Position

The commercial lines division is the place to be ! We are working everyday to become a powerhouse in the Canadian commercial industry and we are looking to transform the way we think about commercial insurance and we are looking for talent to help us continue to excel. As a Senior advisor in commercial lines, your main role is to support the Member and Client Relations and Operational Underwriting Administrative Department and its management team in a transformational context. You are a strong, passionate professional who is committed to challenging the leadership team and driving commercial lines into the future. You will be at the heart of the department, working directly with the Director to shape and execute the vision. More specifically, you will be required to : Help define and develop strategic planning and monitoring activities, and track business plans and performance Help set targets and identify service delivery improvement opportunities, and support the design and delivery of business strategies and solutions in line with the strategic plan of the department Take on a leadership and influencer role when interacting with the various stakeholders on assignments and projects that involve development and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives across multiple sectors. Help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions Bring in a much needed external view of the industry and help the division develop the industry acumen needed to be a top player in the space Make recommendations on the development and delivery of files and projects with a very high degree of operational and conceptual complexity that require analysis and an in-depth understanding of the business and the organization Serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies What we offer Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. #ON11 What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of eight years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset Trade Union (If applicable) At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job Family Property and casualty insurance (FG) Unposting Date 2026-03-11 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Action oriented
• Customer Focus
• Differences
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Nimble learning
• Strategic mindset

Responsibilities

• Help define and develop strategic planning and monitoring activities, and track business plans and performance
• Help set targets and identify service delivery improvement opportunities, and support the design and delivery of business strategies and solutions in line with the strategic plan of the department
• Take on a leadership and influencer role when interacting with the various stakeholders on assignments and projects that involve development and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives across multiple sectors.
• Help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
• Bring in a much needed external view of the industry and help the division develop the industry acumen needed to be a top player in the space
• Make recommendations on the development and delivery of files and projects with a very high degree of operational and conceptual complexity that require analysis and an in-depth understanding of the business and the organization
• Serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level