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iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Innovation Consulting Expert

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

. Maintain active monitoring of emerging trends affecting insurance, financial services, artificial intelligence, customer experience, and new business models .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeQuebec City • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in innovation strategy, digital transformation, and product development, with a strong ability to analyze trends and their impact on business operations. Proven track record in managing innovation projects, facilitating workshops, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

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Innovation StrategyDigital TransformationProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills
Innovation ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentProof-of-Concept DesignTrend AnalysisFeasibility Evaluation
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationIntellectual Curiosity
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Innovation or Strategy
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInsuranceArtificial IntelligenceEmerging TechnologiesBusiness Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain active monitoring of emerging trends affecting insurance, financial services, artificial intelligence, customer experience, and new business models
  • Analyze the potential impact of trends on iA’s operations and strategy
  • Identify, define, and structure high-potential innovation initiatives
  • Design and support proof-of-concept, proof-of-value, and pilot projects
  • Evaluate initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and scalability potential
  • Measure outcomes and document lessons learned
  • Act as a strategic advisor to managers and teams
  • Co-facilitate ideation, design thinking, and problem-discovery workshops
  • Support business units in developing business cases and innovation roadmaps
  • Facilitate the adoption of developed solutions
  • Develop and maintain a network of external partners
  • Evaluate potential solutions and partners based on strategic priorities
  • Represent iA at innovation-related events
  • Contribute to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
  • Participate in the evolution of methods, processes, and performance indicators for the Innovation function
  • Contribute to innovation portfolio governance and the measurement of value created

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in innovation, strategy, digital transformation, product development, or technology
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking
  • Ability to influence without formal authority and mobilize stakeholders with diverse perspectives
  • Highly comfortable working in ambiguity and in environments undergoing transformation
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts and present them clearly to diverse audiences
  • Strong results-, action-, and value-oriented mindset
  • Ability to connect business needs with the opportunities offered by technology
  • Experience managing innovation projects or portfolios
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, information technology, or another relevant discipline
  • Master’s degree or additional training in innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, or digital transformation is an asset
  • Experience in the financial services or insurance sector is a significant asset
  • Strong interest in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the evolution of the insurance industry
  • Advanced proficiency in English required
  • Values collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a shared pursuit of excellence
  • Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping increase personal efficiency and support organizational growth
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment
  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
  • Flexible group insurance plans
  • Competitive retirement plan
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Vacation plan, wellness days, and personal development days
  • Telemedicine
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Ergonomic office furniture program
  • Performance bonus
  • Discounts on iA products