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Division: IGM-RISK 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 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.   At IGM Financial, we're shaping the future of financial well-being. As technology becomes increasingly central to how we operate and serve clients, we are seeking a Vice-President, Technology Risk to lead our strategic oversight and governance of technology risk across the enterprise. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of innovation, cybersecurity and AI — positioned to drive impact in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory landscape. About the Role Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role leads the second line of defence function for all technology-related risk categories—including cyber, AI, data governance and emerging tech. The VP will play a critical role in shaping and embedding a forward-looking risk culture that enables innovation while protecting our business, people, and clients. You will oversee risk frameworks and strategies across IGM Financial’s business units, supporting our transformation and technology modernization efforts. This includes working closely with senior business and technology leaders, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite, and representing IGM in external regulatory and industry forums. What You’ll Do Design and lead an enterprise-wide technology risk strategy, ensuring alignment to global best practices and regulatory expectations. Drive implementation of a consistent, scalable, and adaptive technology risk management framework across all IGM business units and subsidiaries Oversee and continuously evolve policies and methodologies related to technology risk, cybersecurity, AI, third-party technology risk, and data governance. Act as a strategic advisor and effective challenge to the first line in matters of technology risk, partnering closely with the CIO, and data and transformation teams. Enable proactive identification and mitigation of emerging risks through scenario planning, threat intelligence, and analytics-driven insights. Provide transparent and actionable reporting to senior leadership, risk committees, and the Board. Cultivate a risk-aware culture, promoting education, collaboration, and engagement across the three lines of defence. Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of risk professionals committed to continuous learning and future-ready practices.  Act as a visible and credible representative of IGM in regulatory, audit, and industry contexts related to technology risk and resilience. What You Bring Proven executive-level leadership in technology risk and resilience, ideally within a regulated industry or fast-evolving enterprise environment. Deep expertise in cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging tech risk, including AI governance and digital platforms. Demonstrated success implementing transformational risk strategies in a complex, matrixed, or global setting. Strategic acumen paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data, metrics, and models to drive insight. Exceptional ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences. Forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate future risks and evolving regulatory landscapes. Experience navigating external audits, regulators, and industry forums with credibility and confidence. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar are considered assets.   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 June 5, 2025.    #LI-KN1 #LI-Hybrid

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Division: IGM-RISK

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 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.

 

At IGM Financial, we’re shaping the future of financial well-being. As technology becomes increasingly central to how we operate and serve clients, we are seeking a Vice-President, Technology Risk to lead our strategic oversight and governance of technology risk across the enterprise. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of innovation, cybersecurity and AI — positioned to drive impact in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory landscape.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role leads the second line of defence function for all technology-related risk categories—including cyber, AI, data governance and emerging tech. The VP will play a critical role in shaping and embedding a forward-looking risk culture that enables innovation while protecting our business, people, and clients.

You will oversee risk frameworks and strategies across IGM Financial’s business units, supporting our transformation and technology modernization efforts. This includes working closely with senior business and technology leaders, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite, and representing IGM in external regulatory and industry forums.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and lead an enterprise-wide technology risk strategy, ensuring alignment to global best practices and regulatory expectations.
  • Drive implementation of a consistent, scalable, and adaptive technology risk management framework across all IGM business units and subsidiaries
  • Oversee and continuously evolve policies and methodologies related to technology risk, cybersecurity, AI, third-party technology risk, and data governance.
  • Act as a strategic advisor and effective challenge to the first line in matters of technology risk, partnering closely with the CIO, and data and transformation teams.
  • Enable proactive identification and mitigation of emerging risks through scenario planning, threat intelligence, and analytics-driven insights.
  • Provide transparent and actionable reporting to senior leadership, risk committees, and the Board.
  • Cultivate a risk-aware culture, promoting education, collaboration, and engagement across the three lines of defence.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of risk professionals committed to continuous learning and future-ready practices.
  •  Act as a visible and credible representative of IGM in regulatory, audit, and industry contexts related to technology risk and resilience.

What You Bring

  • Proven executive-level leadership in technology risk and resilience, ideally within a regulated industry or fast-evolving enterprise environment.
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging tech risk, including AI governance and digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated success implementing transformational risk strategies in a complex, matrixed, or global setting.
  • Strategic acumen paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data, metrics, and models to drive insight.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
  • Forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate future risks and evolving regulatory landscapes.
  • Experience navigating external audits, regulators, and industry forums with credibility and confidence.
  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar are considered assets.

 

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 June 5, 2025. 

 

#LI-KN1

#LI-Hybrid

 

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