Grade: P8

Referral Level: Level 3

Division: IGM Technology

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 and Mackenzie Investments

Under IGM Financial’s 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’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.

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 – 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 Digital 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. The Solution Architect will work closely with executive sponsors, project managers, systems analysts, business architects, software developers, vendors, and infrastructure specialists, sharing leadership responsibility for system delivery and quality through an Agile delivery methodology.

The role includes responsibility for the overall architecture, development, and integration of multi-platform information technology solutions within projects, as well as providing project management leadership and support through resource planning, mentoring junior technical staff, and providing vendor/supplier co-ordination within projects for technical products or services. 

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Leading the definition and proposal of Business Systems and Technology solutions as part of project leadership teams. 
• Designing business application systems, including end to end solution components, to deliver the required functional and non-functional/engineering capabilities. 
• Designing the integration of business applications with complex systems of applications and infrastructure in a multi-company environment. 
• Providing oversight to ensure that all components of systems are properly constructed and implemented as designed. 
• Engaging with other business, system, and enterprise architects on the team and across the enterprise to ensure that solutions across the organization are aligned 

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

• At least 10 years' experience designing, integrating, and implementing application solutions for businesses in a large, complex systems environment
• Proven skills in designing and delivering multi-platform business application solutions
• Proven skills in designing and delivering complex solutions including both automated and manual processes
• Broad knowledge of IT industry technology and directions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience defining business strategy, business processes and business systems across a single business domain
• Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective communication and internal consulting skills with a strong customer service orientation
• Ability to summarize complex and sensitive topics to effectively communicate to senior stakeholders
• Effective planning and organizational skills.  
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline

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

• Knowledge of the Canadian Financial Services industry
• Experience with Salesforce Services Cloud, Marketing Cloud and Salesforce (AWS) Voice
• Experience delivering capabilities involving packaged / SaaS solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud implementations and migrations
• Experience using Mulesoft API integration, encryption and industry security protocols

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

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 July 9, 2024.

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