IA Financial Group

Senior Advisor, Credit Risk Oversight

IA Financial Group$96K — $139K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Master’s degree or professional certification (CFA or FRM) considered an asset.
  • Minimum of 10 years recent experience in credit risk.
  • Experience with credit adjudication on loan portfolios.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence senior management and exercise sound judgment.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
  • Sound knowledge of IFRS 9 considered an asset.
  • Advanced English and intermediate French proficiency required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update credit risk policies and guidelines for compliance.
  • Oversee credit underwriting and adjudication processes, measuring and monitoring risk exposures.
  • Ensure correct interpretation and application of credit risk policies.
  • Assess credit applications and provide recommendations to senior management.
  • Monitor lending activities and escalate impaired credits as needed.
  • Minimize credit loss through sound lending practices and early identification of risk.
  • Prepare quarterly financial risk reports for senior management and the Board.
  • Develop and maintain organizational financial risk indicators and limits.

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance.
  • Competitive pension plan.
  • Share purchase plan.
  • Vacation, wellness, and personal development days.
  • Telemedicine services.
  • Employee and family assistance program.
  • Ergonomic furniture program.
  • Performance bonus eligibility.
  • Discounts on iA products and more.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you driven by credit risk oversight and the opportunity to help ensure that risk exposure is identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies? As a Senior Advisor, Credit Risk Oversight, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining the credit risk management framework, including the oversight of credit underwriting and adjudication processes.

This is a great opportunity to leverage your expertise in credit risk, analytics, reporting, and risk quantification while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. This position reports to the Director, Financial Risk Oversight, and is part of the Group Risk Management and Compliance team.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Senior Advisor, Credit Risk Oversight, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and update credit risk policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Oversee credit underwriting and adjudication processes by measuring, monitoring, and reporting iA’s credit risk exposures.
  • Ensure the accurate interpretation and application of credit risk policies and guidelines.
  • Assess credit applications and structures from lending units and provide recommendations to senior management.
  • Develop and monitor lending activities using out-of-order, impaired, and watch list credits, and escalate as needed.
  • Help minimize credit loss experience through sound lending practices, implementation of policies and guidelines, and early identification of deteriorating credit situations.
  • Prepare quarterly financial risk reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
  • Develop and maintain organizational financial risk indicators and limits.
  • Contribute to credit risk quantification initiatives, including PD, LGD and EAD models, the Internal Capital Model process, ORSA process and Stress Testing Program.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Has a master’s degree or professional certification such as CFA or FRM, which would be considered an asset.
  • Has a minimum of 10 years of recent experience in credit risk.
  • Has experience with credit adjudication on loan portfolios.
  • Demonstrates exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence senior management and exercise sound judgment.
  • Has strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
  • Has sound knowledge of IFRS 9 and its application, which would be considered an asset.
  • Level of advanced English language proficiency required, as the incumbent will be required to communicate daily with English-speaking clients and partners across Canada through email and telephone conversations.
  • Intermediate French language proficiency required.

Why you'll love working with us

  • A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence.
  • Artificial intelligence in everyone’s hands, helping increase personal efficiency and support organizational growth.
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be expressed and developed freely.
  • The possibility of working in a hybrid work environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

  • Flexible group insurance.
  • Competitive pension plan.
  • Share purchase plan.
  • Vacation plan, wellness days, and personal development days.
  • Telemedicine.
  • Employee and family assistance program.
  • Ergonomic furniture program.
  • Performance bonus.
  • Discounts on iA products and more.

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly counts!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value the diversity of experiences. If this role inspires you, dare to apply — your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you.

The typical hiring range for this position is between CAD $96 861$ and $139 208; the base salary may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for a corporate bonus program and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, a retirement savings plan, flexible time off, and wellness programs.

Location(s)
Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Other Possible Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestMontreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-08

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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