Product Owner

Iaawg; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and个人

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Montreal seeks an experienced Product Owner to drive financial process optimization and organizational transformation. You will shape the product vision, manage backlogs, and partner with IT, analysts, and architects to deliver impactful initiatives across Canada and the U.S.

The role requires a CPA asset, 10+ years of experience (5+ as PO), and advanced French with good English skills. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience, including 5+ years in a Product Owner role or similar transformation/delivery position.
• Experience in banking, financial services, accounting, or insurance is an asset.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Advanced French and intermediate English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Understand, articulate, and communicate the business value of the product or scope under your responsibility.
• Develop, communicate, and evolve the product vision and roadmap aligned with Finance objectives and business priorities.
• Translate product vision into epics, features, and user stories with analysts, architects, and IT teams.
• Manage the team’s product backlog with prioritization, clarity, and visibility while balancing needs, regulatory requirements, and technical debt.
• Collaborate with architects and analysts to define delivery and testing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us

Are you driven by financial process optimization and organizational transformation, and eager to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? The Financial Process Center of Excellence is looking for a Product Owner (PO) to join its team. As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in the development of new solutions and processes, as well as in integrating business units into corporate financial processes and systems. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Product Owner, you’ll be at the core of our mission.

Here are the main responsibilities:

• Understand, articulate, and communicate the business value of the product or scope under your responsibility;
• Develop, communicate, and evolve the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Finance objectives, the value stream, and business unit priorities;
• Apply critical thinking to existing or proposed processes and their integration with financial systems;
• Translate the product vision into business objectives to deliver initiatives within budget and timelines, and present progress through the appropriate ceremonies and governance forums;
• Manage the team’s product backlog on an ongoing basis, including content, prioritization, clarity, consistency, and visibility, while balancing business needs, defect resolution, regulatory requirements, security considerations, technical debt, and operationalization activities;
• Translate the product vision into epics, features, and user stories with support from analysts, architects, subject matter experts, and IT teams;
• Proactively identify, assess, and collaboratively resolve risks and issues related to the roadmap of the products and assets under your responsibility;
• Analyze issues and the impacts of scope changes on users, and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Work closely with analysts, architects, and IT teams to design and deliver solutions;
• Collaborate with architects and analysts to define delivery and testing strategies;
• Act as a leader and trusted advisor within your area of expertise for the project team;
• Balance Agile ways of working with budget, governance, and reporting requirements.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Stands out for their influential leadership, ability to understand client needs, and strong customer focus;
• Is recognized for their autonomy, rigor, political acumen, and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment;
• Demonstrates strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as sound judgment;
• Shows curiosity and a strong interest in working across a diverse portfolio of initiatives;
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Has a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a Product Owner role or a similar transformation and delivery position;
• Has project experience within banking, financial services, accounting, or the insurance industry, which will be considered an asset;
• Hold a CPA designation, which will be considered an asset;
• Has an advanced level of French proficiency, as the role requires daily communication with colleagues, managers, and internal partners;
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves communicating and collaborating on projects with colleagues and partners located across Canada and the United States on a regular basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• 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 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!

Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

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 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.

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.