Data Analytics Senior Advisor

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive insight and want to contribute to a company whose mission is to ensure clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Data Analytics Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in transforming the internal audit function toward a modern, innovative, data‑driven approach that enhances decision‑making across the organization.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

As a Data Analytics Senior Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and promote the use of data analytics and continuous auditing methodology within Internal Audit.

• Participate in audit mission planning to identify opportunities for data analysis.

• Gather, analyze, and communicate data and analytics needs, and coordinate their integration into audit engagements.

• Contribute to defining analytical scenarios and tests related to risks, controls, and audit objectives.

• Support auditors in interpreting analytical results.

• Ensure the quality, traceability, and governance of the data used.

• Document procedures and findings in accordance with internal audit standards.

• Provide strategic recommendations based on analytical results to support decision‑making.

• Collaborate with IT teams and data owners to access and structure the data required for audit activities.

• Develop and maintain tools, models, or scripts to automate data analysis.

• Support process automation, reporting, and performance tracking, including the development of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Train teams on data analysis tools and provide technical support for interpreting results.

• Stay informed on the latest trends and technologies in data analytics and auditing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a college diploma or a bachelor’s degree in audit, finance, IT, risk management, data science, or any other relevant field.

• Has 6 to 8 years of experience in data analytics, audit, risk management, or a similar role.

• Is known for strong proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, ACL, Python, R) and database environments.

• Stands out through solid knowledge of data visualization, statistics, and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex results to non‑technical audiences.

• Shows great analytical skills, autonomy, rigor, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Intermediate level of proficiency in English as the person will be required to work with subsidiaries outside Canada and interact with English‑speaking stakeholders on a regular basis. They will spend approximately 50% of their time on mandates that require strong command of the English language.

• Fluent in French both oral and written

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective quest for excellence;

• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be expressed and developed freely;

• 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, share purchase plan, vacation program, wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic equipment program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Not sure whether to apply?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group

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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