Business Resilience Advisor

Build the future with us

Are you driven by business continuity and risk management 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 Business Resilience Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting business sectors in developing strategies to prevent and manage incidents, as well as designing action plans to reduce their likelihood and impact.

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 Business Resilience Advisor, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the second line of defense to develop and update operational resilience frameworks and contribute to the evolution of methodologies that support their effective implementation.

• Support business sectors in identifying and assessing continuity and third‑party risks, update the organization’s continuity risk profile, and present it to key stakeholders.

• Conduct and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIA) by identifying critical processes, the systems that support them, and the third parties involved.

• Coordinate the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Business Continuity Plans (BCP), including recovery strategies and failover testing for critical assets.

• Act as an active member of the Incident Management Operational Committee (COGI) by contributing to the enhancement of processes, tools, and training for both committee members and incident leaders.

• Support the analysis of incident‑related risks, ensure follow‑up on resulting action plans until closure, and guide stakeholders in applying and monitoring operational resilience frameworks.

What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their collaborative mindset, their ability to reconcile different perspectives, and their effectiveness in working with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Stands out for their excellent analytical and synthesis skills, strong critical judgment, and rigor in assessing complex situations.

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, supported by active listening, objectivity, and impartiality.

• Is recognized for their proactivity, autonomy, ability to take a position at the right moment, and strong organizational abilities, including priority management and adaptability in fast‑paced environments.

• Has 7 to 10 years of experience in business continuity and/or operational resilience, along with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, information technology, or another related field.

The following knowledge will be considered assets:

• Knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry.

• Knowledge of information technology.

• Knowledge of the business areas of iAAH, Prysm, and iA.

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!

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.

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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