AVP, Product Management

iA Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced AVP, Product Management to drive investment product strategy and advisor engagement. This role will lead a high-performing team, ensuring product integrity and supporting sales channels. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in financial services, strong leadership skills, and a CFA designation. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and fostering advisor success.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive product management experience in financial services.
• Deep expertise in mutual funds and managed solutions required.
• Proven leadership in managing product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact product management model across investment products.
• Collaborate with departments for product positioning and messaging.
• Mentor product managers and foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Product Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

CFA designation

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Morningstar Direct

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

Are you a strategic product leader with a passion for investment solutions and a track record of driving advisor engagement? iA Wealth is seeking an experienced and dynamic AVP, Product Management to lead a high-performing team in delivering best-in-class product support across our suite of investment products, including iA Clarington mutual funds. This is a unique opportunity to shape how our products are positioned, supported, and understood across the advisor network. As a “player/coach,” you’ll balance hands-on product coverage with leadership responsibilities—mentoring a team, driving process innovation, and collaborating across departments to ensure our product management function is scalable, insightful, and aligned with our strategic goals.

Location Toronto, Ontario

Other Possible Location(s)

Company IA Clarington Inc.

Posting End Date 2025-10-13

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve a scalable, high-impact product management model that delivers timely, accurate, and insightful support across all iA Wealth investment products.
• Set and uphold high standards for product integrity, positioning, and messaging across the product lifecycle.
• Maintain direct product management responsibility for a defined suite of funds, while guiding the broader team in delivering consistent, high-quality support.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to automate and streamline product-related communications and processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal investment teams and sub-advisors to ensure deep product knowledge and differentiated positioning.
• Partner with Sales leadership to tailor product support for all sales channels, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
• Oversee the development of positioning documents, fund messaging, and tactical market commentary in collaboration with Product Marketing.
• Mentor and develop product managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead annual product integrity reviews to ensure alignment between fund messaging and investment mandates.
• Act as a key stakeholder in new product launches, guiding the product management team through execution.
• Ensure rigorous quality control and compliance in all product-related outputs.

What Success Looks Like

• Establish a scalable product management framework that delivers consistent, high-quality support across all iA Wealth investment solutions.
• Elevate the team’s output by mentoring product managers and embedding best practices that drive accuracy, insight, and advisor relevance.
• Strengthen advisor engagement by delivering differentiated product positioning and commentary that aligns with advisor needs and market dynamics.
• Build trusted relationships with product development, investment products & platforms and investment teams, sales leadership, and marketing partners to ensure seamless collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Drive automation and efficiency in product support processes, contributing to a more agile and responsive product marketing ecosystem.
• Ensure product integrity through rigorous reviews and positioning updates that reflect the evolving mandates and market context of each fund.
• Contribute to AUM growth by enhancing the clarity, relevance, and impact of product messaging across all distribution channels.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Business, Finance, or Economics; MBA preferred.
• CFA designation required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive product management experience in financial services, with deep expertise in mutual funds and managed solutions.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and all major asset classes.
• Proven leadership in managing product teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Investment and Capital Markets teams.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and Morningstar Direct.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about investment products and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of advisor support and product excellence at iA Wealth. Apply now to be part of a team that’s driving innovation, empowering advisors, and delivering better outcomes for investors.

Company Overview & Diversity

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with over 8,000 employees and more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors. We manage over $200 billion in assets and invest in technology to innovate. We are committed to diversity and inclusion; we strive for an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

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