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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, analytical thinking, and a strong understanding of insurance principles, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like ARM or CPCU. Familiarity with risk modeling software, statistical analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help you effectively advise stakeholders and manage complex risk scenarios. These abilities are crucial for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks to protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Insurance Risk Manager vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectInsurance Risk ManagerInsurance Underwriter
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or related fields; professional certifications like ARM or CPCU are commonUsually holds a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related areas; certifications like CPCU or ARe are beneficial
Work EnvironmentWorks in corporate risk management departments, analyzing and mitigating risks for the companyWorks in insurance companies, assessing individual or business applications to determine coverage and premiums
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by insurance companies and large corporations to manage risk exposurePrimarily employed by insurance carriers to evaluate and approve insurance policies

While both roles involve understanding insurance policies, the Insurance Risk Manager focuses on overall risk mitigation strategies within an organization, whereas the Insurance Underwriter evaluates individual insurance applications to determine coverage and pricing.

What does an Insurance Risk Manager do?

An Insurance Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could negatively impact an organization’s assets, operations, or reputation. They analyze various types of risks—including financial, operational, and compliance risks—and develop strategies to minimize potential losses. Insurance Risk Managers also advise on appropriate insurance coverage, negotiate policies with insurers, and ensure that the company complies with relevant regulations to protect against unforeseen events.

What are the most common challenges Insurance Risk Managers face when working across different departments?

Insurance Risk Managers often collaborate with various departments such as underwriting, claims, and compliance to identify and mitigate potential risks. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication and alignment of risk policies across teams that may have different priorities or levels of risk awareness. Balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives can also be complex, requiring strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Successfully navigating these challenges helps create a unified risk culture and strengthens the organization's overall resilience.

Senior Business Support Specialist

Conexus Credit Union

Saskatoon, SK

CA$62K - CA$77K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them pursue their goals for the future. It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize performance excellence, and our employees champion each member’s success, ultimately contributing to a thriving province.

We are curious, courageous, confident and committed. Our values ensure we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. As employees, we are more than just individuals who come to work each day, each role is a vital part of Conexus.

As of January 1, 2026, Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy credit unions have merged into one provincial credit union serving over 200,000 members in 57 branches across 50 Saskatchewan communities.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The Bigger Picture…

We’re looking for a motivated and dependable team player to come on board as a Senior Business Support Specialist. In this role you will help deliver administrative support to our agricultural and commercial lending teams.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. Preferred locations are Regina, Moosomin, Assiniboia, Saskatoon and Humboldt branches, however, we are willing to consider candidates from other Conexus locations. 

How You’ll Be Spending Your Time

  • Loan administration which includes, but is not limited to document preparation, understanding lending law and security, margining, completing annual reviews and advancing funds.
  • Interacting with team members, Conexus Business Solutions, lawyers and insurance companies to provide support, input, knowledge and feedback.
  • Ensuring there’s a healthy balance between opportunity, risk, growth and profitability for Conexus.

The Way People Describe You

You are a talented multi-tasker that can prioritize and manage your time effectively. Your experience in the financial industry, and exposure to lending, make you a financial ace. You not only pay attention to detail, but you love working with documentation to ensure it’s complete and accurate. In addition, you are a creative and analytical thinker who actively seeks opportunities for improvements and forward thinking. Finally, you are someone who demonstrates initiative in their work, excels at independent problem-solving and maintains a meticulous approach in adhering to policies and procedures.

The Experience You Bring

  • Understanding of business structures and entities
  • 1 to 2 years experience in commercial / agricultural lending or support
  • Experience working with financial statements

Salary range

$62,110 to $77,640 with 9% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits and perks

The success of our members relies heavily on the performance and accomplishments of our employees. That’s why we prioritize offering our team a variety of perks and benefits designed to support their success and well-being both at work and in their personal lives. Some of these additional benefits may include, but are not limited to:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs, helping to make life more affordable.
  • Vacation benefits, giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you.
  • Competitive benefit package options covering all aspects of personal wellness.
  • Pension matching to support you toward retirement.

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. You might just be the ideal addition to our team that we’ve been searching for! This opportunity closes on June 14th, 2026 so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Danette Payne at jobs@conexus.ca.