Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by integrated risk management and eager to contribute to the strength and resilience of a large organization in the insurance and financial services industry? As a Senior Advisor, Operational Risk Management, you will play a key strategic role within the second line of defense, positively influencing practices and decision-making across the organization.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Senior Advisor, Operational Risk Management, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, evolution, and implementation of the operational risk management framework across the organization.
• Support business sectors and corporate functions in the identification, assessment, management, and monitoring of operational risks, while acting as a strategic partner to ensure consistent and pragmatic application of practices.
• Participate in the deployment and continuous improvement of risk management practices, including training, awareness, and guidance for stakeholders.
• Produce analyses, indicators, and reports for governance bodies, perform targeted independent reviews, and ensure the quality and robustness of risk assessments and controls.
• Identify trends, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement, contribute to the harmonization of practices, support third-party risk management initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, IT, security, legal, and compliance), act as a risk management reference, and support second-line oversight activities.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a college diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in administration, risk management, finance, actuarial science, information technology, or a related field.
• Has 7 to 10 years of experience in operational risk management, audit, compliance, or a similar cross-functional role.
• Is known for their strong professional rigor and analytical skills.
• Stands out for their ability to influence and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong autonomy, sound judgment, and a keen sense of priorities.
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves producing quarterly reports, preparing presentations, managing written and oral communications, and drafting or following up on procedures with English-speaking partners and collaborators on a daily basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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iA Financial Group

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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