
Performance and Governance Leader
Job Description
Job Description
Build the future with us
Are you driven by the insurance and financial services industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Performance and Governance Leader, you will play a key role in optimizing governance practices and driving performance, by supporting strategic decision-making and the achievement of organizational objectives.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Performance and Governance Leader, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
- Lead the budget process and ensure GCX financial oversight, in alignment with business units, the GPMO, SPMO, and the Finance function.
- Ensure alignment of CX initiatives with business lines by collaborating with various governance bodies.
- Manage the portfolio prioritization process and support portfolio management and benefits realization activities.
- Oversee the monitoring and reporting of the project and initiatives portfolio, including the validation of strategic business cases.
- Monitor overall portfolio health (progress, risks, issues) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate management forums and orchestrate the preparation of deliverables for governance committees.
- Plan and align GCX strategic and operational activities with the vision, organizational priorities, and strategic plan.
- Define, track, and evolve key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards, while ensuring communication consistency and alignment with corporate stakeholders.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is known for their impactful leadership, creativity, initiative, and a strong results-oriented mindset.
- Stands out for their ability to adapt to various contexts, facilitate decision-making processes, and act as an influential strategic partner.
- Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Is recognized for their knowledge of Lean systems and strong collaboration skills.
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in administration, science, actuarial science, operations management, or a related field.
- Has of 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, advisory roles, and project portfolio management.
- Advanced proficiency in French and intermediate proficiency in English, as the role involves working with English documentation and collaborating on a weekly basis with English-speaking colleagues through committees and meetings.
Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
- 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, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueCompany
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date
2026-06-18Company Overview
iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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