Senior Risk Management Advisor

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Risk Management Advisor to implement effective risk strategies and enhance organizational resilience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years in risk management within the financial sector. Skills in analytical tools like Power BI and SQL are essential. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and promotes professional growth. Competitive benefits and hybrid work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Telemedicine support

Employee and family assistance program

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally in the financial services sector.
• Deep expertise in operational and regulatory risk management.
• Strong proficiency with analytical tools and data governance practices.
• Advanced level of English for writing and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of the risk management framework and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Oversee implementation of risk mitigation strategies and monitor progress.
• Recommend and integrate AI-based solutions to improve risk detection and analysis.
• Produce complex analyses and strategic reports for decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and test the business continuity plan.

Skills

Analytical tools (Power BI, SQL, AI)

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Autonomy

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

AI

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Risk Management Advisor

Build the future with us

Are you driven by strategy and innovation in risk management and eager to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to ensure clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Risk Management Advisor, you will play a key role in implementing innovative strategies to ensure organizational resilience and integrate advanced technological solutions.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Senior Risk Management Advisor, you will be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Lead the evolution of the risk management framework and ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements;

• Oversee the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and monitor progress across business units;

• Recommend and integrate AI-based solutions to improve risk detection, analysis, and prediction;

• Produce complex analyses and strategic reports to support team decision-making;

• Develop, maintain, and test the business continuity plan to ensure organizational resilience.

What will accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field;

• Has 5 to 7 years of experience in risk management, ideally in the financial services sector;

• Is recognized for deep expertise in operational and regulatory risk management;

• Demonstrates strong proficiency with analytical tools (Power BI, SQL, AI) and data governance practices;

• Possesses solid leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment;

• Is known for adaptability, autonomy, and curiosity;

• Has an advanced level of English, as the role requires writing strategic reports and collaborating regularly with English-speaking external partners.

Why you will love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

• The possibility of working in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and take charge of your career—where your talent truly matters!

Still hesitating?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s) Québec, Québec

Other Possible Location(s) Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario

Company Investia Financial Services Inc.

Posting End Date 2026-01-05

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 of 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.

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