Description

 

 

Division: IGM-CPL 

 

Location: Montreal, Winnipeg or Toronto

 

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

 

Founded in 1926, Investors Group is a key part of IGM’s business model, providing comprehensive wealth management services to Canadian financial advisors and their clients.  

 

With a vision to inspire financial confidence, Investors Group is recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Diversity Employers, aiming to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. 

 

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. 

 

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.

 

Department Summary: 

The mandate of the Compliance Department is to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements affecting investment dealers, including rules, policies and by-laws of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), provincial securities commissions, insurance commissions/councils and other regulators. The Department works closely with Distribution Leadership and other management to develop appropriate corporate policies, identifies and promotes good business practices, executes business review programs to monitor sales practices, manages client complaint resolution processes and conducts branch examination programs. 

 

Position Summary: 

The Senior Manager, Compliance plays a critical role in safeguarding the firm’s compliance with provincial insurance regulations and supporting the expansion of IG Wealth Management’s insurance business. This leader provides oversight of the Insurance Supervision team, manages supervisory escalations, and partners with distribution and corporate stakeholders to strengthen compliance frameworks.

 

The Senior Manager is responsible for aligning supervision practices with evolving regulatory requirements, developing a high-performing team of specialists, and driving key initiatives and projects. This role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, I.G. Insurance Services Inc.

 

Duties Include: 

  • Lead and coach senior compliance specialists, ensuring quality execution and development.
  • Manage escalations and sensitive cases; provide oversight for complex reviews.
  • Oversee compliance program alignment with CCIR, CLHIA, CSF, provincial insurance councils and other organizations such as FP Canada or the IPQF (Quebec).
  • Conduct self-assessments, identify gaps, and recommend/implement policy improvements.
  • Prepare data and reporting for quarterly CCO reports and audits.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives and projects related to insurance growth and risk management.
  • Partner with Distribution Leadership and Operations to ensure insurance sales processes and compliance frameworks remain current and practical.
  • Collaborate on broader enterprise initiatives in financial planning, mortgage, and banking supervision.

 

Qualifications: 

  • 7–10+ years of progressive insurance compliance, supervision, or regulatory experience (insurance and financial services).
  • Strong people leadership experience managing compliance professionals.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial services industry, provincial insurance regulations, regulations and policies of CIRO, AMF, and CSF, and other regulators.
  • LLQP required and CFP designation or Pl. Fin. license are considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. including comfort presenting to senior leaders and regulators. Proficiency in the French language (speaking, reading and writing) is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity and comfort using AI tools.

Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.  

Benefits:  

  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. 

  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family  

  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan 

  • INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability. 

  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off, including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. 

  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).  

IGM 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. 

 

IG 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.    

 

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to 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.   

 

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