Company Description
Be 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 that’s empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s 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 Experience
Technology Consulting | IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, Technology Delivery, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Software & Application: Development & Integration, SAP Consulting, Insurance/Reinsurance
Cybersecurity | Cyber Transformation Remediation, Cyber Defense & Recovery, Digital Identity, Audit & Incident Response, Product & Industrial Cybersecurity
Sourcing & Service Optimization | Global Services Strategy, IT & Business Process Services Outsourcing, Global In-House Center Support, Services Optimization, Sourcing Program Management
Read 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 Description
As 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, cross‑functional 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.
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagements end‑to‑end 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 agreed‑upon 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 cross‑team collaboration to ensure seamless project execution across functional and technical teams.Develop, maintain, and execute realistic project plans, securing buy‑in 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 client’s specific business needs.Work closely with operational and support teams to manage solution transition, post‑implementation support, and warranty periods, ensuring a smooth handoff and sustained client success.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, actuarial science, engineering, or comparable focus.
Required Experience
Five or more years of management consulting experience delivering IT‑enabled solutions for clients in the insurance industry. Strong functional and domain expertise in insurance software and platforms, supported by at least five years of hands‑on 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 end‑user 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 hands‑on, 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 non‑technical stakeholders.
Our commitment: Wavestone’s 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 employee’s 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 employee
Travel and Location
This full-time position is based in Toronto, Canada. Travel requirements tend to fluctuate depending on your projects and client needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
Wavestone 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.
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