Director, Segregated Funds Guarantee Hedging Program

iA Financial Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to drive the transformation of a segregated funds guarantee hedging program. This role is pivotal in optimizing performance through innovative dynamic hedging models and advanced technological tools. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial markets, coupled with exceptional analytical and organizational skills. You will collaborate across sectors to enhance operations and deliver impactful presentations to key committees. Join a company that values diversity and invests in its employees, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions will shape the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in managing dynamic hedging programs and financial markets.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for accurate deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and optimize the segregated funds guarantee hedging program.
• Develop innovative dynamic hedging models integrating various risks.

Skills

Financial Market Management

Dynamic Hedging

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Actuarial Science

Degree in Economics

Professional Certifications (CFA, FRM)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

PowerBI

Pathwise

Bloomberg

Job description

Director, Segregated Funds Guarantee Hedging Program

• Employer: Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.
• Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario
• Job category: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

Director / Associate Director / Segregated Funds / Pathwise / iAGMA / Dynamic Hedging

Are you ready to take on strategic challenges in a stimulating environment? This role places you at the heart of the Systematic Strategies and GDR team, where your expertise and creativity will drive the transformation of the segregated funds guarantee hedging program. You'll combine technical proficiency and strategic leadership to shape the future of a constantly evolving industry.

Depending on experience, the selected candidate may hold the title of Associate Director or Director.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and optimize the segregated funds guarantee hedging program to ensure outstanding performance.
2. Develop and implement innovative dynamic hedging models that integrate financial, actuarial, and regulatory risks.
3. Identify and propose novel solutions to enhance operations through advanced technological tools (Python, R, SQL, PowerBI).
4. Analyze market trends and detect strategic opportunities to maximize the hedging program's impact.
5. Deliver impactful presentations to key committees, such as investment and risk committees.
6. Ensure strict compliance of procedures and controls with internal and external standards.
7. Contribute to the development of new products and strategic projects within a fast-paced innovation environment.
8. Review, design, and implement investment and hedging policies aligned with the Company's objectives.
9. Actively collaborate on cross-sectoral projects to support corporate transformation and excellence.

Profile Sought:

1. Personal discipline and emotional mastery in a constantly evolving environment.
2. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills to ensure the accuracy of deliverables.
3. A collaborative team spirit and dedication to sharing knowledge while working effectively with others.
4. Proactivity and creativity to optimize processes and devise unique solutions.

Technical Expertise:

1. Advanced experience in financial markets, including 5+ years in managing dynamic hedging programs.
2. Degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, economics, or related fields; professional certifications (CFA, FRM, etc.) are considered assets.
3. Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL, VBA) and expertise in complex derivative products.
4. Familiarity with specialized tools like Pathwise, PowerBI, and Bloomberg (an advantage).
5. Intermediate French level is essential, particularly for daily communication with team members and other internal partners.

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, 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 130 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.

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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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