Data Solutions Architecture Advisor
iA Financial Group
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Job summary
iA Financial Group is seeking a Data Solutions Architecture Advisor to define and evolve data architecture for Pricing, New Business, and Claims ecosystems in a hybrid Montreal setting. You will translate business, regulatory, and information requirements into sustainable architecture models and drive governance, security, and interoperability initiatives.
The role emphasizes collaboration with English- and French-speaking partners and teams, with a strong focus on analytics and AI enablement
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in data and information technology.
- Experience in data-centric or enterprise architecture.
- Knowledge of data governance practices, analytics architectures.
- Ability to translate business, information, regulatory requirements into architecture decisions.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the target data architecture ecosystem and data platforms.
- Develop transformation roadmaps to evolve to the target architecture.
- Establish architecture principles, standards, and patterns for analytical and operational environments.
- Guide data modeling across business, conceptual, logical, and physical models.
- Drive data integration and interoperability strategies (APIs, event-driven, batch, real-time).
- Define data governance requirements (quality, metadata, lineage, lifecycle).
- Incorporate security, privacy, and compliance in designs from inception.
- Assess solution options and contribute to architecture reviews with strategic recommendations.
- Serve as trusted data architecture advisor supporting analytics and AI initiatives.
Skills
Job description
Build the Future with Us
Are you passionate about data architecture, governance, and value creation, and looking to contribute to a company whose mission is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future?
As a Data Solutions Architecture Advisor, you will play a key role in defining and evolving the data architecture for the Pricing, New Business, and Claims ecosystem. You will translate business, information, and regulatory requirements into sustainable architecture models, principles, capabilities, and decisions aligned with corporate directions and strategic priorities.
This position is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
As a Data Solutions Architecture Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Key responsibilities include:
- Define and evolve the target data architecture ecosystem, including capabilities, models, data flows, and technology platforms.
- Develop transformation roadmaps to guide the evolution from the current environment to the target architecture.
- Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and patterns applicable to both analytical and operational environments.
- Guide data modeling activities to ensure consistency across business, conceptual, logical, and physical models.
- Drive data integration and interoperability strategies, including APIs, event-driven architectures, batch processing, and real-time data exchanges.
- Define data governance requirements related to data quality, metadata, lineage, traceability, and lifecycle management.
- Integrate security, privacy, and compliance requirements into solution designs from inception.
- Assess solution and platform options, and contribute to architecture reviews by providing strategic recommendations.
- Serve as a trusted data architecture advisor to stakeholders while supporting analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives through strong data management practices.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is recognized for their architectural leadership and ability to define a cohesive data architecture vision;
- Stands out for their systems thinking and ability to connect business, information, regulatory, and technology considerations;
- Demonstrates strong influence, communication, and presentation skills with business, technical, and executive audiences;
- Is recognized for their judgment and ability to evaluate and arbitrate complex scenarios while balancing business value, risks, costs, and compliance requirements;
- Has a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data and information technology;
- Possesses significant experience in data architecture, data-centric solution architecture, or enterprise architecture;
- Has a strong understanding of data governance practices, enterprise architecture frameworks, and modern analytics architectures;
- Demonstrates rigor in the documentation, governance, and application of architectural principles;
- Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the role requires daily verbal and written collaboration with English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders.
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping increase personal effectiveness while supporting organizational growth;
- A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where people can grow and reach their full potential;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.
- Flexible group insurance plans;
- Competitive retirement savings plan;
- Employee share purchase plan;
- Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
- Telemedicine services;Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Ergonomic furniture program;
- Performance bonus;
- Discounts on iA products;
- And much more!
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
iA Financial Group
2026-11-04
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.
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.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.
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