Director, Artificial Intelligence

Iaawg; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and个人

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence to lead a new multidisciplinary AI delivery team and advance the organization’s digital transformation. You will shape the AI strategy, govern responsible AI initiatives, and drive value for clients, advisors, employees, and partners.

You will collaborate with business and technology teams to translate opportunities into measurable AI initiatives, ensuring compliance and security while delivering production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary AI delivery team.
• Experience turning AI opportunities into concrete, measurable initiatives.
• Strong governance, security, and privacy practices in AI programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the AI Squad vision aligned with business priorities.
• Build and grow a multidisciplinary AI delivery team.
• Oversee prioritization and execution of high-impact AI use cases.
• Translate ideas and prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, data, security, and governance teams.

Skills

Leadership

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant university degree in CS/SE/Data Science/IS/Analytics

Tools

Azure AI

Azure OpenAI

Google Vertex AI

Job description

Director, Artificial Intelligence

Build the Future with Us Are you passionate about technological innovation and eager to contribute to the transformation of an organization dedicated to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As Director, Artificial Intelligence, you will play a key role in establishing and evolving iA Financial Group’s AI delivery capability by transforming business opportunities into concrete, responsible, and high-value solutions. This unique opportunity will allow you to build and lead a new multidisciplinary team dedicated to artificial intelligence while accelerating the organization’s digital transformation. Through inspiring leadership and a pragmatic approach, you will help identify the highest-potential initiatives, ensure their successful execution within a rigorous governance, quality, and security framework, and generate measurable benefits for our clients, advisors, employees, and business partners. Success in this role will depend on your ability to bridge AI opportunities, business needs, and operational realities, accelerating the journey from experimentation to sustainable impact.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As Director, Artificial Intelligence, you will be at the center of our AI ambitions.

• Define, communicate, and evolve the vision of the AI Squad in alignment with organizational strategic priorities and business needs.
• Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary team encompassing expertise in product management, data, AI engineering, software development, and delivery.
• Oversee the selection, prioritization, and execution of a portfolio of high-impact AI use cases, balancing business value, technical feasibility, risk, and delivery capacity.
• Drive the transformation of ideas, proofs of concept, and prototypes into robust, secure, measurable, and production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate closely with business, IT, architecture, data, cybersecurity, compliance, privacy, risk, and operations teams to ensure the responsible and seamless integration of AI solutions.
• Establish AI delivery practices, standards, and frameworks, including RAG architectures, AI agents, LLMOps/MLOps practices, model evaluation, observability, security, and governance.
• Promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence by integrating principles of ethics, transparency, privacy, security, and risk management.
• Implement value measurement mechanisms to assess adoption, business outcomes, solution quality, and overall initiative performance.
• Support strategic decisions related to AI platforms, models, cloud services, and technology roadmaps.
• Develop team talent through coaching, recruiting, prioritization, and capability building.
• Represent the AI function with internal partners and executive governance bodies.
• Maintain active awareness of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in artificial intelligence and digital solution delivery.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for inspiring leadership and the ability to build and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, intelligent agents, and MLOps/LLMOps practices.
• Possesses strong business acumen and a proven ability to transform complex opportunities into concrete initiatives that deliver measurable results.
• Has a solid understanding of governance, security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Is recognized for excellent communication, influence, and knowledge-sharing skills with technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.
• Has significant leadership experience in technology delivery, digital transformation, data, advanced analytics, or artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, sound judgement, operational rigor, and a strong customer‑centric mindset.
• Holds a relevant university degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, information systems, business administration, analytics, or a related field.
• Has experience working in regulated environments, particularly in financial services, insurance, or organizations managing sensitive data.
• Advanced french and english proficiency is required, as the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate, influence, present recommendations, participate in committees, evaluate technology solutions, interact with vendors, and work on artificial intelligence initiatives with french and english speaking internal and external partners, teams, and stakeholders on a regular basis.

What Will Be Considered an Asset

• Experience with cloud platforms and enterprise AI services such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Google Gemini Enterprise, or equivalent solutions.
• Knowledge of frameworks, tools, or platforms related to Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, semantic search, workflow orchestration, and model evaluation.
• Experience scaling AI solutions beyond the prototype stage, including user adoption, change management, operational support, observability, continuous improvement, and benefits realization.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, technology risk management, cybersecurity, privacy, or data governance.
• Experience facilitating committees, managing executive stakeholders, defining operating models, leading organizational transformation, or building new technology capabilities.
• Certifications or training in product management, agile methodologies, data, artificial intelligence, information security, governance, architecture, or program management.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development blend with a collective pursuit of excellence. Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organisational growth. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where potential can thrive and develop freely. The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans
• Competitive pension 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!

Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Other Possible Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Company iA Financial Group

Posting End Date 2026-08-28

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 recognised 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. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes. Want to join the iA family, but there’s no job openings right now that match your profile? Let us know you’re interested!