Division: IGM Risk, Audit & Sustainability
Location: Toronto, 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.
Position:
We are currently hiring a Program Manager – Climate and Environment to join IGM Financial’s Corporate Sustainability team. This team works with a wide variety of business leaders across the organization to direct and execute on IGM’s sustainability strategy, transparently report on IGM’s progress and performance, and engage internal and external stakeholders on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Sustainability, the Program Manager – Climate and Environment will manage the climate and environmental strategy in support of IGM’s overall Corporate Sustainability program.
Program Management – strategy and transition planning
Monitor the execution of the climate and environmental strategy
Advise leadership on emerging climate and environmental-related trends and industry developments to inform the execution of the strategy
In collaboration with key stakeholders, develop new strategic environmental programs and initiatives
Support the development of a climate transition plan
Monitor transition plan implementation, delivering measurable results and supporting decision-making
Facilitate internal working groups in developing environmental policies, procedures, and action plans
2. Climate risk management
Assist with further development of climate risk strategy and quantification of climate-related impacts
Engage with the business in developing and executing on climate-related risk management practices
Support development of climate risk identification (metrics/KRIs), modelling and scenario analysis
Develop process to measure, monitor and report on the metrics
3. Reporting and disclosure
Support annual IGM sustainability reporting, collaborating with various internal teams
Lead annual CDP reporting including project management and stakeholder collaboration
Support Finance team in interpreting emerging standards, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, data management and assurance
Support the selection of data systems and service providers, as required, to support climate and environmental data and metrics
Provide input into public consultations related to environmental policies and regulations
Qualifications:
A degree in a relevant field of study (Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Statistics), specialized climate training considered a strong asset
5-10 years of relevant climate and environmental experience (financial services experience is an asset)
Experience in climate risk frameworks as well as climate risk assessment / management (i.e. SCR, FRM)
Data and technical knowledge in modelling and scenario analysis (particularly with financial institutions or consulting firms)
Excellent quantitative analytical skills and comfortable working large datasets
Experience in sustainability and/or climate reporting (CDP experience considered a strong asset)
Articulate and effective communicator (written, oral, presentation)
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 January 29, 2025.
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