IA Financial Group

Senior Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Strategy

IA Financial Group$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in process automation and innovation.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in implementing AI solutions.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills aligning technology with business goals.
  • Proven ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Define and sustain an AI vision aligned with business goals.
  • Develop target architecture for AI ecosystems.
  • Identify value-creation opportunities for Lines of Business.
  • Ensure consistency of AI initiatives across teams.
  • Contribute to the evolution of AI governance frameworks.
  • Serve as strategic advisor for prioritizing AI use cases.
  • Translate AI vision into actionable roadmaps and priorities.

Benefits

  • Learning and development opportunities in an excellence-driven environment.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that promotes individual potential.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible workspace access.
  • Comprehensive benefits including flexible insurance and pension plans.
  • Employee share purchase plan and performance bonuses.
  • Vacation and wellness days to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title
Senior Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Strategy

As a Senior Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Strategy, you will define, champion, and operationalize the artificial intelligence vision for IT4Bus teams, enabling the consistent, secure, and value-driven adoption of AI across various technology ecosystems while facilitating its practical use by Lines of Business (LOBs). This opportunity will allow you to act as a strategic anchor between corporate directions, IT teams, technology platforms, and business needs, while also playing a tactical role in guiding, prioritizing, and implementing AI capabilities.

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As a Senior Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Strategy, you will be at the heart of our mission. Key responsibilities include:
  • Define and maintain an AI vision aligned with business objectives and corporate priorities.
  • Develop the target functional and ecosystem architecture for artificial intelligence.
  • Identify value-creation opportunities and AI-driven differentiators for Lines of Business.
  • Ensure the consistency of AI initiatives across technology teams, platforms, security teams, and data teams.
  • Contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks, architectural principles, and AI usage guidelines.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor for the positioning and prioritization of AI use cases.
  • Translate the AI vision into actionable directions, roadmaps, and tactical priorities.
  • Support teams in the practical implementation of AI capabilities and solutions.
  • Promote the progressive, measurable, and scalable adoption of artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and structure high-impact needs.
  • Ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business value.
  • Maintain active awareness of emerging trends, architectures, and use cases in artificial intelligence.
  • Act as a recognized subject matter expert and influential leader across technology and business teams.
  • Contribute to increasing organizational maturity in artificial intelligence.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:
  • Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or another related field.
  • Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in process automation and innovation, including 5 years of hands-on experience implementing artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Is recognized for strategic thinking and the ability to align technology directions with business objectives.
  • Stands out for the ability to influence and mobilize stakeholders across both technology and business teams.
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to translate vision into actionable directions, roadmaps, and tactical priorities.
  • Is recognized for influential leadership and expertise in artificial intelligence.
  • Maintains an active awareness of emerging trends, architectures, and use cases in artificial intelligence.
  • Has advanced French language proficiency, both written and spoken.
  • Has advanced English language proficiency, as the role requires delivering presentations, facilitating meetings, and drafting written communications with English-speaking partners on a weekly basis.

Why You'll Love Working With Us
  • A work environment where learning and development are combined with a collective pursuit of excellence.
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where individuals can fully express and develop their potential.
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
  • Competitive benefits including flexible group insurance, a competitive pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine services, an employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture support, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more.

Apply Now and Take Charge of Your Career, Where Your Talent Truly Matters!

Not sure whether to apply? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply - your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you.

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-07-24

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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