Career Opportunities: Director, Solution Architecture (13654)

Division: IGM-TechLocation: 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.   The Role: As a member of our Investment Management Technology team at IGM, you will be joining a highly collaborative group with experience in and passion for delivering innovative solutions for our clients, advisors, and employees using the latest technology and insights. The Director, Solutions Architecture will work closely with executive sponsors, project managers, systems analysts, software developers, vendors, and infrastructure specialists, sharing leadership responsibility for system delivery and quality through successive project phases.   The role includes responsibility for the overall architecture, development, and integration of multi-platform information technology solutions within projects, as well as providing project management leadership and support through resource planning, mentoring junior technical staff, and providing vendor/supplier co-ordination within projects for technical products or services.    The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Leading the definition and proposal of Business Systems and Technology solutions as part of project leadership teams.  Designing business application systems, including end to end solution components, to deliver the required functional and non-functional/engineering capabilities.  Designing the integration of business applications with complex systems of applications and infrastructure in a multi-company environment.  Providing oversight to ensure that all components of systems are properly constructed and implemented.  Engaging with other business, system and enterprise architects on the team and across the enterprise to ensure that solutions across the organization are aligned.    The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies and experience:  At least 10 years' experience designing, integrating, and implementing application solutions for businesses in a large, complex systems environment Proven skills in designing and delivering multi-platform business application solutions Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Experience defining IT strategy, processes and systems. Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment involving vendors and internal groups. Effective communication and internal consulting skills with a strong customer service orientation Ability to summarize complex and sensitive topics to effectively communicate to senior stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge within the Capital Markets, Wealth/Asset Management and the broader Financial Services industry. Post-secondary education in a related discipline Ability to operate under regulatory and privacy frameworks.   In addition, the following competencies would be highly valued and considered more favorably: Knowledge of the Wealth Management/Capital Markets and the Financial Services industry Experience delivering capabilities involving packaged / SaaS solutions. Familiarity with cloud implementations and migrations Awareness of integration platforms including MuleSoft, others Awareness of the technology stack used in capital markets, investment and/or wealth management.   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 September 8, 2025.   #LI-KN1 #LI-Hybrid