Senior Risk Management Advisor

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellness days and personal development

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Senior Risk Management Advisor to support the Individual Insurance, Savings and Retirement sector. You will promote risk-taking aligned with business priorities and provide structured risk guidance to various teams in Canada.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement of risk practices, with opportunities to influence across business partners and management levels. The position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a risk management role.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management concepts, methodologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in integrating risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools within the business sector.
• Coordinate with corporate risk management and compliance functions.
• Promote a proactive and integrated risk management culture across teams.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and business partners and understand their challenges.
• Support business teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks with structured methodologies.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by risk management and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Risk Management Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the Individual Insurance, Savings and Retirement business sector by promoting risk‑taking that is aligned with business priorities and organizational requirements.

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 Senior Risk Management Advisor, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Participate in the integration of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools within the business sector, adapting them to business realities.
• Ensure coordination and alignment with various stakeholders, including corporate risk management and compliance functions.
• Strengthen the understanding and adoption of risk management practices, as well as a proactive and integrated risk management culture across business teams.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and business partners within the sector and develop a deep understanding of their challenges and priorities.
• Support business teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks by providing a structured methodology and tailored advice.
• Develop recommendations that support informed decision‑making and assist in the development of action plans aimed at mitigating risks.
• Develop and enhance risk monitoring mechanisms, including risk indicators, operational risk events, and control effectiveness.
• Prepare analyses, executive summaries, and presentations for governance committees and decision‑making bodies.
• Participate in the definition and continuous improvement of the team’s standards, methods, processes, and tools.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Has a minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar risk management role.
• Has experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk management concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Possesses a strong ability to understand business challenges, think strategically, and anticipate risks that may affect the achievement of objectives.
• Is recognized for their ability to influence, advise, and build trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Stands out for their strong analytical and judgement skills, enabling them to provide recommendations tailored to the context.
• Demonstrates the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Has an intermediate level of English and an advanced level of French proficiency, as the role involves communicating by email and phone with English‑speaking and French‑speaking clients and partners across Canada on a daily 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)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-11-16

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.

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