Job DescriptionAs
Senior Director, Financial Crime, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and mobilize two teams of specialized professionals, develop expertise, and build a recognized centre of expertise across the Group.
- Define the multi-year vision, risk appetite, and investment priorities related to financial crime.
- Lead iA Alerte by defining the vision, roadmap, and success criteria for an integrated financial crime detection capability aimed at enhancing detection tools through the integration of artificial intelligence.
- Lead the Group's AML-ATF governance by guiding the subsidiaries' Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officers in applying Group standards, ensuring program consistency, and supporting their accountability.
- Mobilize business sectors and coordinate investigations and remediation activities while ensuring rigorous and consistent practices.
- Provide strategic leadership, guide senior management decision-making, and foster alignment among business sectors and subsidiaries with the Group's financial crime priorities.
- Represent the organization and lead discussions with FINTRAC, the AMF, OSFI, and law enforcement agencies, while demonstrating the robustness of the organization's programs and controls.
What could accelerate your success in this roleWe are looking for someone who:
- Is recognized for their engaging leadership and ability to inspire and rally multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision, as well as exert significant influence without direct reporting authority.
- Stands out for their strategic vision, strong execution skills, and ability to turn ambition into a comprehensive operating model encompassing governance, processes, tools, and performance indicators.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to the Board, senior management, and regulatory authorities, as well as sound judgment when managing matters with significant regulatory and reputational implications.
- Has a strong interest in innovation and artificial intelligence, along with the ability to leverage emerging technologies to advance prevention, detection, and analytical practices.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance, accounting, criminology, risk management, or a related field.
- Has 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of management experience, as well as substantial experience in financial crime, AML-ATF, fraud, compliance, or investigations within a regulated environment, including several years managing teams of professionals.
- Has training or certification in AML-ATF, fraud, compliance, risk management, audit, or data, which is considered a strong asset.
- Advanced proficiency in both French and English is required, as the successful candidate will regularly be responsible for managing files and information requests, coordinating investigations and remediation efforts, and communicating complex issues in a clear and accessible manner to subsidiaries, business units, senior management, and regulatory authorities.
Why you'll love working with us- A work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence.
- Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping increase personal effectiveness and supporting the organization's growth.
- A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and develop freely.
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive benefits- Flexible group insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation, wellness, and personal development days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Discounts on iA products
- And much more!
Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!Hesitant to apply?At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Location(s)Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
Other Possible Location(s)Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
CompanyiA Financial Group
Posting End Date2026-11-24
