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Division: IGM Finance 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 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 (details) The Specialist, IGM Strategy is a job that is a critical part of the Strategy, Planning and Analysis division within IGM Financial and is responsible for Strategy Formulation (activities include: analysis/assessment of environments, strategic plan development, identification of key initiatives), Strategy Execution, Operating Planning & Action Steps (activities include: business case development, prioritization, authorization, portfolio management) & Evaluation/Measurement (activities include: value/benefits realization framework, tracking, oversight, KPIs).    The IGM Strategy team works collaboratively with leadership teams across the IGM companies ensuring activities, initiatives, spend & resources are aligned with strategic priorities and objectives, and responsive to the evolving needs of our clients and the business.   This position is a 10-month contract. As a valued member of the IGM Strategy team your key responsibilities will include:   Responsibilities: Supporting processes by gathering and analysing project & financial information to monitor, assess and report on strategic initiatives portfolio health and performance, identifying trends and patterns in data that are subsequently used to inform decisions / action steps; Analysing and preparing reporting, including strategic initiatives portfolio health indicators (red, amber, green project indicators), and project financials Supporting the coordination and logistics of the Annual Planning Cycle, including the timing and sequencing of key meetings, and collaboration and communications with stakeholders Responsible for meeting scheduling, logistics and support of IGM Strategy led committees and meetings – agenda preparation, meeting material preparation, coordination, circulation and upload to meeting portal; Proactively identifying issues and challenges in team processes while proposing solutions for improvement, enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the team; Embracing change and using change as an opportunity to further business objectives; Collaborating effectively with internal/external departments to support business objectives. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders through sharing of knowledge and best practices and liaise with all levels and departments across the companies; Supporting other team activities and initiatives, as required;   Requirements: Minimum three years of experience in a coordinator or project-based role, preferably in the financial services industry Advanced PC skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook Post-secondary education in a relevant business discipline and designation/certification in business administration, business management or related fields Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others effectively Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision Proactive, organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail and timelines   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 May 15, 2025.   #LI-KN1 #LI-Hybrid

Description

 

Division: IGM Finance

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 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 (details)

The Specialist, IGM Strategy is a job that is a critical part of the Strategy, Planning and Analysis division within IGM Financial and is responsible for Strategy Formulation (activities include: analysis/assessment of environments, strategic plan development, identification of key initiatives), Strategy Execution, Operating Planning & Action Steps (activities include: business case development, prioritization, authorization, portfolio management) & Evaluation/Measurement (activities include: value/benefits realization framework, tracking, oversight, KPIs). 

 

The IGM Strategy team works collaboratively with leadership teams across the IGM companies ensuring activities, initiatives, spend & resources are aligned with strategic priorities and objectives, and responsive to the evolving needs of our clients and the business.

 

This position is a 10-month contract. As a valued member of the IGM Strategy team your key responsibilities will include:

 

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting processes by gathering and analysing project & financial information to monitor, assess and report on strategic initiatives portfolio health and performance, identifying trends and patterns in data that are subsequently used to inform decisions / action steps;

  • Analysing and preparing reporting, including strategic initiatives portfolio health indicators (red, amber, green project indicators), and project financials

  • Supporting the coordination and logistics of the Annual Planning Cycle, including the timing and sequencing of key meetings, and collaboration and communications with stakeholders

  • Responsible for meeting scheduling, logistics and support of IGM Strategy led committees and meetings – agenda preparation, meeting material preparation, coordination, circulation and upload to meeting portal;

  • Proactively identifying issues and challenges in team processes while proposing solutions for improvement, enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the team;

  • Embracing change and using change as an opportunity to further business objectives;

  • Collaborating effectively with internal/external departments to support business objectives. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders through sharing of knowledge and best practices and liaise with all levels and departments across the companies;

  • Supporting other team activities and initiatives, as required;

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum three years of experience in a coordinator or project-based role, preferably in the financial services industry

  • Advanced PC skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant business discipline and designation/certification in business administration, business management or related fields

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others effectively

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision

  • Proactive, organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail and timelines

 

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 May 15, 2025.  

#LI-KN1

#LI-Hybrid 

 

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