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Division: IGM Technology

Location: Winnipeg

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements.  The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.  Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential.  You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

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 & Responsibility

The AVP, IT Risk is responsible for First Line of Defense for IGM with responsibility for planning, directing, controlling, identifying and managing the inherent operational risks in products, activities, processes and systems across IGM.

This role sets the enterprise risk strategy and risk appetite and matures, expands and optimizes IGM’s information risk management capabilities while positioning the organization to be agile and ready to respond to ever-changing threat landscape and security risks.

The AVP directs staff in execution of the risk strategy to ensure information and information technology risks are within acceptable levels.

Risk Strategy

Responsible for designing, advising, supervising and coordinating the implementation, management and execution of the IGM IT security, risk and compliance framework

Collaborate with the Executive Leadership team to develop an enterprise security vision and first line of defence strategy

Develop and publish risk management policies and guidelines including third party risk assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and continuous monitoring

Distill and report on issues to leadership and where applicable to 2nd Line of Defense Partners

Lead discussions with 2nd Line partners about potential solutions to issues identified

Partner with other members on the Governance and Control teams to assess business and regulatory risk

Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements to identify new opportunities and assess potential impacts

Ensure risk issues are identified, managed and reported per enterprise policy/guidelines and ensure appropriate escalation processes are followed

Execution and Operational Support

Execute on First Line of Defense

Support experts in the execution of the Agile and Waterfall project methodology across lines of business

Provides guidance and expert advice into the management of application security risks, and influences the identification, measurement, and management of cyber security risk

Support the successful launch of new initiatives by finding the right balance of governance and controls while ensuring activities are within IGM’s risk appetite and risk management policies

Be the Subject Matter Expert/first point of contact for respective risk/control function responding in a timely manner to support project execution

Provide guidance on detailed business requirements for projects to address regulatory requirements and expectations

Work closely with Transformation delivery teams to provide support, guidance and analysis on business risk and regulatory compliance issues

Support transparency with 2nd Line of Defense risk control partners through engagement, defined interaction model and issuance of processes, requirements and/or artifacts supporting their mandate of oversight and challenge

Support for various risk functions within IGM

Provide consultation and guidance for workstream leads to ensure full understanding of requirements and appropriate risk controls

Work effectively with 2nd line partners to address issues and emerging risks on new initiatives

Accountable for ensuring IGM can demonstrate that we are compliant with all relevant cyber security standards and regulations, and supporting and enabling our second and third lines of defense

Develops and implements an IGM enterprise risk, security and compliance awareness and training program that fosters a culture of continual awareness, accountability and proactive behavior across IGM

Uses various risk identification, measurement, management and monitoring tools such as Risk and Control Assessments (RCAs), Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), scenarios, key risk indicators, event reporting, and incident reporting

Gather metrics and ensure Information security incidents are identified, reported, mitigated and resolved in a timely, accurate and sustainable manner

Take end to end ownership of cybersecurity owned programs and related activities including security policies, vendor risk and compliance management, regulatory audits, security awareness and training, security integration and assessment of M&A and related ventures

Works with all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and implementation of IT Risk and Security policies and procedures, processes and controls

Develop metrics, measurement methodologies, reporting and processes (including Key Risk Indicators) to consolidate, interpret and report enterprise risk information to senior management, Board, regulators and external ratings agencies

Continuously evaluate cybersecurity controls to ensure effectiveness, compliance and adherence to key controls and policies and drive its remediation efforts

Selects and identifies the best risk assessment tools to support risk identification, risk impact assessment, risk prioritization and risk tracking in support of the second line of defense, compliance and audit standards, policies and guidelines

Support ongoing socialization of risk initiatives

Qualifications

10+ years of progressively senior IT risk and compliance experience, with experience in top tier management consulting firms preferred

Strong risk management expertise, with knowledge and experience managing strategic IT risks

Experience developing financial and nonfinancial risk management methodologies, measures, control frameworks, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and related processes

Strong track record of successfully developing and exe

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements.  The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.  Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel.  

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.  

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence. 

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.  

You will join a team that that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential.  You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable. 

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.  
New Grad Rotational Program – Operations Stream  

We are currently hiring students in their final year of study looking for opportunities after graduation.  The New Grad Rotational Program offers students the opportunity to complete four rotations over a two-year period with the opportunity to be placed full-time after completion.  The participants will develop a strong understanding of the business’s big picture and how each department contributes to the success of the organization. 

With placements available in our Winnipeg IG Wealth Management office, the Operations Stream will provide hands-on exposure to important projects, contributing real gains to the company.  Within a supportive and collaborative environment, participants are given the autonomy and responsibility to manage their projects and deliver results to senior members of the team.   If you have a strong interest in the financial industry and enjoy solving programs this opportunity is for you.  In addition, the program will provide training to develop leadership skills and the opportunity to build a network across the organization.  The program provides a mentorship component with continuous feedback and coaching. 

The responsibilities will vary depending on the department’s needs; however, will include the following:  

Contributing to various project initiatives that support our business strategies  

Researching, analyzing, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior management  

Networking and seeking feedback 

Analyzing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement  

The following requirements will assist the successful candidates:  

Graduating in April 2025 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.)  

Passionate about a career in the Financial Industry  

Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills  

Well-developed written and oral communication with strong presentation skills  

Creativity and innovation with the ability to meet changing deadlines 

Ability to work well in a team environment  

Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills  

Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: 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.  

IG Wealth Management 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.  

Please apply by February 2, 2025. 

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IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

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.
Position

We are currently hiring an intern looking for a Summer term position, May to August in our Winnipeg Office. Candidates in an undergraduate program that will be returning to school after their internship are eligible to apply.

The Architecture and Technology Innovation team at IGM is made up of dedicated leaders who establish a set of technical patterns and standards to provide a foundation to enable modern, simple, digitized processes in support of changing business needs and strategy over time.   The Architects and Analysts in the Architecture and Technology Innovation team collaborate with our Corporate, Digital, Infrastructure, Delivery and Operations teams to understand the foundational technology needs that will support IGM’s business strategy and the delivery of required platforms and solutions.  Team members support the Architecture Community of Practice which includes representation from Digital and Corporate Platforms, Integration and Automation, Data Office, Security Architecture, Network Architecture, End User Infrastructure, DevOps and Architecture Governance.

As an intern, you will work with various members of team and will have an opportunity to contribute to the Community of Practice.

Responsibilities:

Investigation and analysis of systems and data to support problem solving

Engage with Architecture Community of Practice to complete analysis and investigation tasks that contribute to improving internal processes

Engage with Solution Architects and Delivery Leadership and related stakeholders to complete analysis and investigation tasks that contribute to Architecture Governance

Gain both business and technical knowledge, that is required to compete assigned tasks and define/implement solutions that effectivity support technology teams

Participate in production and coordination of communication activities within the Architecture Community of Practice and the Delivery Organization

Requirements:

Enrolled in a business or computer science program

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Ability to analyze, investigate and solve problems

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Capability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)

Positive attitude, keeping a constant watch on how to do things better

Adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges

Knowledge of tools and technologies (e.g. SharePoint, Confluence, Office 365, JIRA)

Knowledge of cloud services (Azure, GCP, AWS) is an advantage

Knowledge of reporting and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is an advantage

Knowledge of diagraming and UML tools like Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart, etc is an advantage

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by February 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST.

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IG Wealth Management is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.