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Division: IGM Technology 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.   Overview We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Data and Analytics team. This role will play a pivotal part in architecting, designing, implementing, and managing our data environment, which includes platforms such as SAP and GCP data and ETL technologies. Reporting to the AVP of Data Technical Architecture, the successful candidate will collaborate with business and technology leaders, as well as IT professionals.   Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and operation of data solutions that enhance business capabilities using the IGM Data Platform. Contribute to strategic, regulatory, and BAU projects. Assist in planning and executing a work program that improves data capabilities with minimal business impact. Provide consulting and design services, mentor technical staff, and coordinate with vendors. Act as a liaison with senior business and information services leaders. Key Accountabilities: Develop data architecture deliverables for the IGM Data Platform. Design and deploy solutions for project implementations. Adhere to enterprise design patterns and standards. Create new patterns and documentation for the same. Work with the AVP Data Technical Architecture on technology related roadmap items to support ongoing evolution of the Data Platforms at IGM Duties: Architect data and analytics solutions, including cloud alternatives. Develop and maintain a strategic transformation roadmap. Participate in solution architecture for data initiatives. Ensure integrated and effective system components, involving external consultants and solution architects. Design data management systems to deliver required capabilities. Lead and participate in data projects. Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to meet business needs. Engage in Data Innovation through research and proof of concepts.   Qualifications: Five or more years of experience in data architecture and design. Knowledge of modern data technologies and big data analytics. Understanding of predictive analytics and AI architectures. Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field. Broad knowledge of IT industry trends. Excellent client service and communication skills. Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities. Strong leadership and collaboration skills. Strong background in the following technologies would be considered an asset: SAP Data Services, SAP Hana, Python, Ab Initio, GCP BigQuery, Sybase IQ, SQL Server,  Kafka streaming technologies and Stonebranch scheduler Understanding of the Canadian Financial Services industry would also be considered an asset.   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 19, 2024.   #LI-KN1 #LI-Hybrid

Description

 

Division: IGM Technology

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.

 

Overview

We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Data and Analytics team. This role will play a pivotal part in architecting, designing, implementing, and managing our data environment, which includes platforms such as SAP and GCP data and ETL technologies. Reporting to the AVP of Data Technical Architecture, the successful candidate will collaborate with business and technology leaders, as well as IT professionals.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the architecture and operation of data solutions that enhance business capabilities using the IGM Data Platform.

  • Contribute to strategic, regulatory, and BAU projects.

  • Assist in planning and executing a work program that improves data capabilities with minimal business impact.

  • Provide consulting and design services, mentor technical staff, and coordinate with vendors.

  • Act as a liaison with senior business and information services leaders.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop data architecture deliverables for the IGM Data Platform.

  • Design and deploy solutions for project implementations.

  • Adhere to enterprise design patterns and standards.

  • Create new patterns and documentation for the same.

  • Work with the AVP Data Technical Architecture on technology related roadmap items to support ongoing evolution of the Data Platforms at IGM

Duties:

  • Architect data and analytics solutions, including cloud alternatives.

  • Develop and maintain a strategic transformation roadmap.

  • Participate in solution architecture for data initiatives.

  • Ensure integrated and effective system components, involving external consultants and solution architects.

  • Design data management systems to deliver required capabilities.

  • Lead and participate in data projects.

  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to meet business needs.

  • Engage in Data Innovation through research and proof of concepts.

 

Qualifications:

  • Five or more years of experience in data architecture and design.

  • Knowledge of modern data technologies and big data analytics.

  • Understanding of predictive analytics and AI architectures.

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • Broad knowledge of IT industry trends.

  • Excellent client service and communication skills.

  • Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities.

  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

  • Strong background in the following technologies would be considered an asset:

  • SAP Data Services, SAP Hana, Python, Ab Initio, GCP BigQuery, Sybase IQ, SQL Server,  Kafka streaming technologies and Stonebranch scheduler

  • Understanding of the Canadian Financial Services industry would also be considered an asset.

 

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 19, 2024.

 

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