Description
Division: IGM Technology
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 working remotely, 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
We are currently hiring an intern looking for a winter term position, January to April 2025. Candidates must be in an undergraduate or graduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply.
Located in our Toronto or Winnipeg office, the IT Risk team is critical part of Investors Group / Mackenzie Investments (IGM Financial).
Reporting to the Director of IT Risk, the Intern candidate’s core responsibilities will include:
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Creation and maintenance of security-centric documents, policies, standards, rules, and procedures
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Write threat intelligence briefs based on security and IT risk event disclosures in the news media, and research impact of newly discovered information security risks
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Identify and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of security controls
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Assist Risk Analysts and Advisors to prioritized remediation recommendations
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Drive remediation efforts based on the results of security scans across all IT disciplines
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Assist in designing effective security controls
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Support security and risk education and awareness campaigns to further drive cyber-resilience across the organization using Microsoft Office suite of products
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Create re-usable awareness materials and articles for various periodicals and intranet sites
The following qualifications are required of the successful candidate:
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Enrolled in a post-secondary education program in a relevant technology discipline or designation/certification, or bring transferable skills and general knowledge of technology
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing and delivering presentations with impact
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Proactive and self-motivated with strong attention to detail, problem solving, prioritization and organizational abilities
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Demonstrable experience with MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, advanced functionality), and PowerPoint
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Passion and interest in Technology, IT Risk, and Cyber Security preferred
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Proven collaboration and facilitation skills with cross-functional teams
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by September 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm CST.
We thank all applicants for their interest in IGM Financial; 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
