Director, Product Research & Development

iA Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Toronto seeks a Director of Product Research & Development to contribute strategic input on product initiatives. You will analyze trends, mentor teams, and support product design. Candidates must have 8-12 years of experience and relevant degrees. This role promotes diversity and inclusion in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion support

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience with necessary competencies.
• Extensive knowledge in one or more industry segments.
• Recognized as a senior specialist contributing to discussions across functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product development and pricing strategies across IAW.
• Analyze data on iA Wealth advisors' trends to inform product development initiatives.
• Mentor associates and senior associates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Industry knowledge

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s and graduate degrees in business, accounting, finance, or related fields

CFA charter holder or equivalent qualification

Job description

Director, Product Research & Development

• Employer : IA Clarington Inc.
• Office : 26 Wellington Street East
• Job category : Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

Overview

The Director, Product Research and Development provides strategic input and product design recommendations on new product development initiatives. This role significantly contributes to identifying industry trends and evolving client needs. It involves gathering inputs from across IA Wealth and IAFG, leveraging complex analysis, and making judgments on moderate to complex business problems.

What You Have

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience with necessary competencies.
• Bachelor’s and graduate degrees in business, accounting, finance, or related fields.
• CFA charter holder or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive knowledge in one or more industry segments.
• Recognized as a senior specialist contributing to discussions across functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Your Day to Day
• Strategic (30%): Contribute to product development and pricing strategies across IAW, exploring new ways to design and deliver investment solutions to meet advisors\' and investors\' needs. Provide recommendations on strategic elements of product development initiatives.
• Identify industry trends and evolving client needs; research new product ideas.
• Analyze data on iA Wealth advisors\' trends to inform product development initiatives.
• Develop relationships with functional groups within iA Wealth and represent the team on specific projects with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to iA Wealth advisory committees.
• Tactical (50%): Draft initial product design and pricing recommendations; collaborate with investment teams and business partners to finalize.
• Participate in pricing reviews to ensure competitiveness.
• Conduct analysis and reporting on product and industry trends and iA Wealth sales.
• Mentor associates and senior associates.
• Transactional (20%): Support other iA Wealth product team initiatives regularly.
• Make autonomous decisions on most matters.

Company Overview

iA Financial Group, with over 10,000 employees, has earned the trust of more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors. We manage over $235 billion in assets and are a key player in Canada and the U.S. financial services industry. Our success stems from investing in our people and supporting industry-leading innovation for over 130 years.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment recognized as welcoming to all, regardless of background or identity. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, please contact us for support.