Job Description

Grade: P7Referral Level: Level 3Division: IGM-TechnologyIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada\'s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie InvestmentsUnder IGM Financial\xe2\x80\x99s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.Mackenzie Investments 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.The Role:As a member of our Corporate Solutions Technology team at IGM, you will be joining a highly collaborative group with experience in and passion for delivering innovative solutions for our clients, advisors, and employees using the latest technology and insights.This role works closely with business sponsors and business representatives to capture the systems objectives, evaluate the business case, and define solutions that are in alignment with the organizational system architecture. This role also works with Project Managers, Systems Architects, and Software Developers in a shared responsibility for project evaluation, quality and completion. Involvement with large scale projects involving multiple business areas as well as internal and external providers is anticipated. The role will require a strong understanding of the high level of complexity across business areas where both the impact and risk associated are high.

• The successful candidate will be working on our Finance, Audit and Risk team, and will be responsible for configuring SAP ECC Finance modules; specifically, FI, AP, AR, CO, MM. Our SAP ERP environment is ECC 6.0 Enhancement Pkg 8. Detailed knowledge of impacts to SAP configuration is required to support sustainment and project delivery.
• Candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Configuration and Systems Analysis with large Program experience.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Liaises with business stakeholders to understand industry trends and business objectives to design the solution that will meet their decision support and management reporting needs.
• Defines and communicates systems requirements at the appropriate level of detail to ensure applications are flexible, open, scalable, available, testable, and maintainable within a high-volume production environment.
• Analyzes and conceptualizes the design of the solution, working with the Systems Architect, Vendors and Software Developer to achieve the client stakeholder objectives through effective deployment of technology.
• Applies both in-depth business and technical knowledge, to successfully represent the business and technology community in arriving at technical solutions.
• Works with and collaborates with internal and external technology partners in meeting the needs of Finance, Audit and Risk.
• Producing knowledge-sharing documentation and providing technical guidance to junior team members.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies and experience:

• Positive attitude, keeping a constant watch on how to do things better
• Adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Demonstrated ability to provide technology recommendations to the business
• Experience working with developers to design and analyze alternative technical solutions, test completed code and complete a smooth implementation with business partners
• Proficient analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
• Advanced knowledge, experience, and understanding of architecture, application development, application systems design, and integration
• Demonstrated proficiency in a team environment with projects involving the integration of disparate types of technologies/platforms and agile development
• Experienced in providing operational and sustainment services
• Proven capabilities in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and relationships
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, facilitation, presentation) and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership abilities - comfortable managing issues in cross functional teams
• Conflict and issue resolution and escalation
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline

In addition, the following competencies would be highly valued and considered more favorably:

• Knowledge of the Wealth Management and the Financial Services industry
• Experience with SAP, S4 Conversion,
• Experience with SWIFT
• Experience with SAP Concur
• Canadian accounting knowledge / designation

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link:We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Mackenzie Investments 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.Please apply by October 4, 2024.#LI-JS2#LI-Hybrid

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