Vice President, Product Innovation

• Organizational and team leadership, industry and stakeholder relationship management, expanding knowledge across AFSC, and digital first leadership as we support our team members and clients across Alberta.

• Lead and develop high-performing, engaged teams through effective coaching, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive strong cross-functional communication and partnership to improve products, business processes, and client experience.
• Manage and report on business performance, holding leaders accountable for results and taking corrective action to achieve short- and long-term objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership for analytics, actuarial, and quantitative functions, including forecasting, budgeting, loss modeling, and reinsurance strategy.
• Develop, analyze, and oversee annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost management, and alignment with corporate policies.
• Provide strategic ownership and oversight of BRM and Lending products, ensuring effective implementation, risk controls, and ongoing product enhancements.
• Lead product innovation initiatives aligned with the corporate strategic plan to address evolving client needs and operational improvements.
• Establish and advance a business intelligence strategy, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Represent and articulate Alberta’s policy positions through external working groups and maintain strong relationships with provincial and federal partners.
• Develop and implement corporate policies and standards using a value-based risk management approach to support flexible delivery models.

• Strategic, enterprise-wide leadership with a strong client-centric mindset and deep understanding of Alberta’s agriculture sector, AFSC products, risk management, and financial services.
• Clear and influential communication skills, able to articulate vision, strategy, and complex information in compelling ways for diverse audiences.
• Collaborative relationship-building abilities, balancing multiple stakeholder needs and fostering commitment across teams and partners.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and consistently deliver results in complex environments.
• Agility and resilience, able to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and perform effectively under shifting priorities and pressure.

• Post-secondary education with a related degree with minimum 12 years related experience including 5 years in leadership capacity.
• Masters degree is desirable but not required.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.
• Annual health spending account.
• A Winter Holiday closure to recharge and reset.
• Participation in the MEPP pension plan.
• Generous vacation entitlements and special leave days.
• Access to health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.

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