AVP, Business Intelligence

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Company: CGL
Department: Analytics EXP, RSCH, CHAR
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As the Associate Vice President, Business Intelligence, you will lead a specialized team that elevates the quality, consistency and business impact of analytics across the organization. You will partner with other Analytics AVPs and senior leaders to influence strategy, enable analytics teams and help maximize the value generated from analytics investments.

You will provide leadership for analytics governance, Climate Hazard Advanced Risk Modelling, research and partnerships, and the continued advancement of the Analytics Strategy and Generative AI model foundations. Success in this role means enabling future-ready analytics capabilities that deliver tangible and measurable organizational outcomes.

How you will create impact:

• Shape and advance analytics strategies, plans and future-ready capabilities.
• Partner with Analytics AVPs and senior leaders to elevate the business impact of analytics.
• Lead specialized practices, including analytics governance, climate modelling, research and partnerships.
• Promote innovation and the implementation of advanced analytics and AI capabilities.
• Provide strategic oversight for initiatives, including governance, benefits realization, change management and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop leaders and highly specialized technical talent.
• Establish clear expectations and continuously elevate the quality and impact of the team’s work.
• Identify opportunities and dependencies across analytics initiatives and influence enterprise-level decisions.
• Manage departmental priorities, resources and expenses.

To join our team:

• You have a university degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Computer Science or another relevant field.
• You have eight or more years of progressive leadership experience.
• You have a strong foundation in advanced analytics and an understanding of how analytics is applied across different business areas.
• You have experience in areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, data management, reporting, predictive modelling, analytics governance or BI technologies.
• You have strong insurance and business acumen.
• You have experience developing strategy, leading change and influencing outcomes in a complex organization.
• You have demonstrated experience leading leaders and specialized talent.
• Knowledge of actuarial science, climate modelling, AI, Generative AI or analytics governance.
• Understanding of modern data architecture and technology infrastructure.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 

How you will succeed:

• You think strategically and can translate complex concepts into clear priorities and decisions.
• You exercise strong critical thinking, judgment and decision-making.
• You quickly develop an understanding of unfamiliar technical or specialized concepts.
• You navigate complex organizational structures and governance processes effectively.
• You build trusted partnerships and influence across leadership and functional boundaries.
• You lead and enable leaders and specialized technical professionals.
• You communicate complex strategies, risks and recommendations clearly.
• You foster innovation, continuous learning, accountability and measurable outcomes.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

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