Division: IGM-Tech
Location: Winnipeg
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Founded in 1926, Investors Group is a key part of IGM’s business model, providing comprehensive wealth management services to Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
With a vision to inspire financial confidence, Investors Group is recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Diversity Employers, aiming to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.
IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Role Summary
The Director, Security Architecture & Advisory, is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction of the organization’s security architecture and advisory services. This role ensures that security is embedded into technology design, development, and deployment processes, aligning with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Director will support a team of security architects and advisors, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and serve as a trusted partner to technology and business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture Leadership
Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT roadmaps.
Oversee the design and implementation of secure solutions across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and principles to guide secure technology development.
Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
Provide expert security guidance to technology and business teams during solution design, procurement, and implementation.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on emerging threats, architectural risks, and mitigation strategies.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to promote a security-by-design culture across the organization.
Governance & Risk Management
Ensure security architecture aligns with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.
Participate in governance forums and architecture review boards to assess and approve technology initiatives.
Lead security assessments and threat modeling exercises for critical projects and technologies.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of security architects and advisors.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Define team goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with organizational priorities.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, security trends, and threat landscapes to inform architectural decisions.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and practices to enhance the organization’s security posture.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Work closely with technology and business units to enhance risk transparency.
Establish strong working relationships with the stakeholders across business units and teams to build trust and act as a trusted advisor.
Act as a key liaison between first-line IT risk functions and executive leadership to facilitate discussions on risk trends and emerging security threats.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on security architecture or advisory.
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud security, application security, and secure development practices.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, SABSA).
Proven experience engaging with senior executives and influencing strategic technology decisions.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CISM, or AWS/Azure security certifications are highly desirable.
Soft Skills
Strategic Vision: Ability to align security architecture with long-term business and technology goals.
Leadership: Strong people management and mentoring capabilities.
Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaboration: Skilled at building partnerships across diverse teams and functions.
Problem Solving: Proactive and analytical approach to identifying and addressing architectural risks.
Benefits:
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan
INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability.
WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off, including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
IG is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier- free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.ig.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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