Description

 

 

Division:  IG Insurance Mortgage & Banking  

 

Location:  Winnipeg, Toronto

 

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

 

Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management 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, IG Wealth Management 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. 

 

The Role:

As a member of our Credit Risk Management team at IGM, you will be responsible for reviewing credit exceptions, managing escalations, and overseeing quality assurance activities. You will ensure the effective execution and governance of lending policies and guidelines. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement within the department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Lending Policy & Governance:

 

  • Perform research on regulatory changes, market trends, and competitor policies to assist in updating lending policies and guidelines.
  • Monitor and report on credit adjudication methodologies, appraisal matrices, and insurer programs.
  • Coordinate governance processes to ensure alignment across stakeholder groups on lending policies and guidelines.
  • Communicate changes in lending policies, risk appetite, and credit authority limits to all stakeholders.
  • Develop agenda items for Mortgage Risk Committee meetings and propose recommendations on policy exceptions and complex transactions.
  • Develop and regularly update comprehensive training materials based on changes in government regulations and investor guidelines.

 

Policy exceptions and escalations

 

  • Analyze complex files or exception requests and make appropriate recommendations
  • Review and analyze metrics on client exceptions and escalations directed to IG; suggest areas of improvement

 

Quality Assurance & Compliance

 

  • Coordinate, compile and track findings related to quality assurance reviews.
  • Develop training material based on audit findings to facilitate continuous improvement.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, with a strong background in underwriting, and development of lending guidelines.
  • Strong knowledge of the mortgage lending regulatory environment and quality assurance methodologies.
  • A university degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Proven problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent teamwork, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to work under tight timelines.
  • Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Autonomy and sense of initiative.
  • Bilingualism (English-French) is preferred.

 

The expected annual base salary range for this role is 56,000 – 80,000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.  

 

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 & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.

  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan 

  • 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

 

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people. 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   

 

Please apply by June 4 2026

 

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