Innovation Advisor at iA Financial Group

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Technical Simplification, Synthesis Abilities, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis, Governance, Startup Ecosystem, Bilingual Communication, Results Orientation, Process Improvement, Project Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description Are you passionate about innovation and artificial intelligence? Do you want to play a key role in the digital transformation of a fast-growing financial services company? The Innovation team is looking for an Innovation Advisor with a strong background in AI to help the organization achieve its 2030 strategic plan. If you're ready to take on this challenge and help shape the future of finance with us, this opportunity is for you! Main Responsibilities Innovate: Define, influence, support, and evaluate innovative proofs of concept or value (ideas, technologies, approaches, etc.). Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to make innovation a shared responsibility. Evangelize: Promote a culture of innovation within the organization, sharing successes, failures, and emerging trends. Deliver Value: Be results-oriented and demonstrate the tangible benefits of innovation. Analyze: Stay on top of new trends and ecosystems (data, startups, etc.). Governance: Evolve principles, processes, and best practices in innovation. Desired Profile Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business technology management, business administration, or any other relevant field of equivalent level. Minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in the area of specialization. Proven achievements and recognized current expertise by peers in the field. Excellent communicator, structured, and a skilled technical simplifier with strong synthesis abilities and a collaborative mindset. Natural leader with the ability to influence and guide others, especially delivery teams and stakeholders across the organization. Ability to operate effectively in a constantly evolving and often ambiguous organizational context. Familiarity with the startup ecosystem. Advanced proficiency in both English and French, as the role requires presenting, influencing, and collaborating with various business lines and stakeholders. This is essential to understand their vision, meet their needs, influence decisions, and lead initiatives. Assets Graduate degree in the area of expertise. Knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry. Any relevant certification recognized in the field of expertise. Experience in digital transformation and large-scale projects will be considered an asset. Location(s) Québec, Québec Other Possible Location(s) Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2025-11-28 Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is 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 need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA Financial Group is once again among Canada's Best Employers according to Forbes for 2025, ranking 4th in the insurance sector. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes. Want to join the iA family, but there’s no job openings right now that match your profile? Let us know you’re interested!

Responsibilities

The Innovation Advisor will define, influence, support, and evaluate innovative proofs of concept while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will promote a culture of innovation and analyze new trends to deliver tangible benefits to the organization.