Job Description

Location: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg

Division: IG Insurance Mortgage & Banking

IGM 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, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel.

Under IGM Financial\'s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we\'re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s 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.

You will join a team that that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

IG Wealth Management 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 - 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.

Position summary

The VP, Insurance Services, is responsible for providing an optimal portfolio of Insurance solutions to enable holistic financial plans for IG clients and the growth of IG\'s Insurance business. This leader will manage a hybrid National Account and MGA end-to-end business model, including development of insurance carrier relationships, provision of sales support to the IG salesforce, MGA Advisor contracting and licensing support and management of technology and data associated with the Insurance business.

Responsibilities:

Insurance Product and Services

Leads IG Insurance and internal stakeholders in the development of an annual business plan that outlines the sales strategies and supporting initiatives in collaboration with VP Insurance Distribution needed to meet growth objectives

Leads development of the insurance product suite by creating the right Carrier relationships and contracting models to meet client needs and support recruitment of new Advisor teams

Lead the internal marketing efforts to support Specialists and Consultants in effectively positioning insurance solutions and provide ongoing product related communications to IG consultants

Engages internal stakeholders to lead design and analytics of sales incentives and compensation models for Consultants and Insurance Specialist roles

Manage Insurance business reporting, analytics and compensation reconciliation

Insurance Relationship and Business Management

Collaborates with IG Technology and national account carriers to manage product sales, inforce claims and compensation data feeds between Carriers and the business

Product owner for insurance technology applications: manage changes, incident response and optimize the technology portfolio to the needs of the business

Licensing and Contracting Management

Put in place the processes needed to ensure IG Consultants and insurance Specialists licenses are in good standing with provincial regulators

Oversee licensing reporting for national accounts with all Carriers working with IG

Oversee the insurance business transfer for new IG Advisors to IG\'s MGA platform

Requirements:

Expert knowledge of insurance products and carriers

Expert knowledge of national account and MGA contracting models

Expert knowledge and understanding of industry conditions, trends and customer needs

In-depth knowledge of insurance compliance and licensing requirements

In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and product management principles

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Highly effective leadership skills and experience

Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to assess situations from multiple angles and consider potential risks

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.ig.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IG Wealth Management 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 July 24, 2023.

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