Senior Strategy Specialist | |
| Job ID | 3B-8E-6C-8E-50-10 |
| Company | Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation (CMHC) |
| Location | Ottawa |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2018-07-20 |
| Posted Until | 2018-08-03 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Description | |
| Job Requisition ID: 1106 Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario Sector: Commercial Language Designation: English Essential Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ Salary Range: $73746 to $92183 Position Status: Permanent Full Time Security Requirement: Reliability Status Travel Requirement: Travel not required Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) helps Canadians meet their housing needs. As Canada’s authority on housing, we contribute to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provide support for Canadians in housing need, and offer objective housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of our operations. Our work matters to a great many people and our employees matter to us. Bring your in-depth research, analytical and problem solving skills to this Senior Strategy Specialist position at National Office. As a member of the Insurance Strategy Management team, you will actively contribute to developing strategic imperatives for the Insurance sector and assessing our strategy through ongoing research and analysis, including the preparation of reports, briefing material, and presentations using a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis. This full time permanent position is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and client focused individual to achieve his/her professional goals, while creating a sustainable organization that is at the heart of a world leading housing system. Our diverse opportunities and locations across the country enable you to advance and grow your skills, knowledge and career to match your evolving interests and experience. How You Will Be Contributing * Conducting research and analysis and prepare briefing notes, management submissions and correspondence to respond to requests and concerns ensuring an accurate and timely corporate position. * Gather information on what other companies are doing to identify potential issues that will impact CMHC customers and liaise with clients and other departments to clarify issues and identify opportunities for improvement. * Provide research and analytical services, using computer-based tools and skills, during both the early exploratory phases of projects and frequently as part of multi-disciplinary teams. * Ensuring a consistent approach to project evaluation, taking into consideration product/market research on new options; assessment of the technological, economic and demographic environment; risk management research and analysis; market segmentation analysis; risk and marketing pricing; marketing and communications plans; cost benefit, revenue, organizational and public policy impact analysis; implementation plans; and details of business requirements for system changes. * Liaising with stakeholders and staff to collect information in support of the quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial and performance reporting and analysis to management and the Board of Directors. * Working with other stakeholders to gain an understanding of the business drivers and assumptions that underpin financial results and identify improvements or modifications to analysis and reports to meet changing reporting requirements. - Coordinate the development of inputs to the Corporate Plan, Corporate Plan Summary and Annual Report. * Ensuring analysis and recommendations are undertaken within the corporate risk appetite and risk mitigation and/or controls are identified. * Assisting management in the development of the strategic direction for the sector, including development of an environmental scan, monitoring of emerging trends and issues, and analysis of the impacts of existing and new industry regulations and legislation on CMHC’s practices and policies. * Conducting competitive analysis and make recommendations to improve and sustain CMHC’s position in the marketplace and undertake research into opportunities to better serve relatively underserved populations. What We Are Looking For * A commitment to demonstrating CMHC’s values. * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience with increasing responsibility in research, analysis and/or policy development. * Thorough understanding of mortgage instruments and the mortgage industry.- Knowledge of mortgage insurance operations and processes, underwriting, claims processing and real estate, insurance risk analysis and real estate and market housing programs. * Ability to take initiative and work in a multi-team environment or independently. * Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving techniques and conduct data analysis. * Proven ability to think strategically and develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives. * Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills; ability to draft understandable, clear and consistent documents on topics within the areas of responsibility and to explain the content to a variety of audiences. * Demonstrated ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization. Competencies Applying Business Acumen / Forward Thinking / Fostering a Growth Mindset | |
| Languages | English Essential |
| How To Apply | APPLY today This job posting will be active until 11:59 pm EST on August 2 , 2018. Please note that the official internal job title for this position is Specialist, Insurance Initiatives. To Note We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation. Selected candidates may be required to do a presentation or assessment as part of the interview. If so, they will be advised in advance. In the event that tests are administered, candidates will also be advised in advance. Please note that the official internal job title for this position is Specialist, Insurance Initiatives. Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Clearance. To Note * Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CMHC cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. * Selected candidates may be required to do a presentation or assessment as part of the interview. If so, they will be advised in advance. In the event that tests are administered, candidates will also be advised in advance. * We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. * If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. * Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an under-fill capacity, in which case the person will be hired at a lower level than the position level. * All applications submitted to this competition will be kept for a six (6) month period and may be considered for future related vacancies at CMHC. * Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Clearance. * Second Language Proficiency levels are defined as follows: A = Beginner Level B = Intermediate Level C = Advanced Level E = Exempt P = Specific Language Skills Diversity CMHC is an employer that values diversity and encourages the learning and use of both Canada's official languages. CMHC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages application from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities |
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