Senior Risk Management Advisor

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plan

Share purchase plan

Vacation and development days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture

Performance bonus

iA product discounts

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 priorities, coordinate with risk and compliance teams, and build trusted relationships across Canada.

The role emphasizes risk management frameworks, reporting, and governance participation, with a hybrid work model and a focus on collaboration and innovation.

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 and best practices.
• Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate risk management frameworks, methodologies and tools within the business sector.
• Coordinate with corporate risk management and compliance functions.
• Strengthen adoption of risk management culture across teams.
• Develop risk monitoring mechanisms and indicators.
• Prepare analyses, summaries, and governance presentations.
• Define and improve the team’s standards, methods, processes and tools.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

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

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 organisational requirements.

Description

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realise 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

• 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

• 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 recognised 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 organisation’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 programme
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products, and much more!