Senior Risk Advisor

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Employer: iA Financial Group

Office: 1080, Grande Allée Ouest

Primary Work Location: Quebec, Quebec

Other Possible Work Locations: Montreal, Quebec

Industry Sectors: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting

Job Number: JR10027324

Employment Type: Permanent Position

Apply By: 2026-08-19

Description

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Are you passionate about risk management and eager to contribute to the core purpose of a company that aims to instill confidence and security in its clients about their future? As a Senior Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the business teams in the Insurance, Savings, and Individual Retirement sectors, fostering a risk-taking approach aligned with business priorities and organizational requirements.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, the human being and its development are at the heart of concerns, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Achieve with Us

As a Senior Risk Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

Integrate risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools within the sector, adapting them to business realities.

Coordinate and align with various stakeholders, including corporate risk management and compliance functions.

Strengthen the understanding and adoption of risk management practices, as well as the proactive and integrated risk management culture, among business teams.

Build trustworthy relationships with sector managers and business partners, and develop a deep understanding of their issues and priorities.

Support business teams in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks, proposing a structured methodology and tailored advice.

Formulate recommendations to illuminate decision-making and support the development of action plans aimed at mitigating risks.

Develop and enhance risk tracking mechanisms, including risk indicators, operational risk events, and control effectiveness.

Prepare analyses, executive summaries, and presentations for governance bodies.

Participate in the definition and continuous improvement of the team's standards, methods, processes, and tools.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who: Has a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.

Has a minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role in risk management.

Has experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

Demonstrates excellent understanding of risk management concepts, methodologies, and best practices.

Possesses strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate risks that may impact achieving objectives.

Is recognized for their ability to influence, advise, and build trust with various stakeholders.

Stand out with their strong analytical and judgment skills to formulate context-appropriate recommendations.

Demonstrates the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate effectively with different audiences.

Has intermediate English language proficiency, as the role holder will be required to communicate via emails and calls with anglophone clients and partners across Canada on a daily basis.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, enabling you to increase your personal efficiency and fostering organizational growth.

A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be expressed and developed freely.

The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Social Benefits

Flexible group insurance.

Competitive retirement plan.

Stock purchase plan.

Vacation and well-being and personal development days.

Telemedicine.

Employee and family assistance program.

Ergonomic furniture program.

Performance bonuses.

Discounts on iA products and more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly counts!

Hesitant to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value the diversity of experiences. If this role inspires you, dare to apply, your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Take the lead in your career, where your talent truly counts

See why so many people choose iA!

Organization Profile

At iA Financial Group, we are the strength of a human-sized company with over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of over 5 million clients and 50,000 representatives who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and asset management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we are a key player in the Canadian and U.S. financial services industry. The secret to our success? Investing, one person at a time. Because for over 130 years, we have believed that by supporting each of our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we can continue to innovate.

At iA, we invest, for you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you require assistance or support to make the recruitment process more accessible to you, please write to us. A member of our team will be happy to address your needs.

Are you passionate about risk management and eager to contribute to the core purpose of a company that aims to instill confidence and security in its clients about their future? As a Senior Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the business teams in the Insurance, Savings, and Individual Retirement sectors, fostering a risk-taking approach aligned with business priorities and organizational requirements.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, the human being and its development are at the heart of concerns, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Achieve with Us

As a Senior Risk Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

Integrate risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools within the sector, adapting them to business realities.

Coordinate and align with various stakeholders, including corporate risk management and compliance functions.

Strengthen the understanding and adoption of risk management practices, as well as the proactive and integrated risk management culture, among business teams.

Build trustworthy relationships with sector managers and business partners, and develop a deep understanding of their issues and priorities.

Support business teams in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks, proposing a structured methodology and tailored advice.

Formulate recommendations to illuminate decision-making and support the development of action plans aimed at mitigating risks.

Develop and enhance risk tracking mechanisms, including risk indicators, operational risk events, and control effectiveness.

Prepare analyses, executive summaries, and presentations for governance bodies.

Participate in the definition and continuous improvement of the team's standards, methods, processes, and tools.