Grade:  P9

Referral Level: Level 3

Division: IGM-TECH

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. 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 successful candidate will join the IGM Enterprise Architecture and Technology Solution Architecture team, working in a dynamic and demanding environment. The Enterprise Architecture team helps define IT strategies and provides cross-platform oversight and support for application and infrastructure delivery teams.

Role

The Senior IGM Cloud Architect leverages their deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure, Googe Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services hyperscale cloud services to establish and maintain secure, reliable, and efficient integrated environment to host IGM applications and services.

To this end, they will work with business, application, and infrastructure delivery teams and vendors to shape the IGM technology landscape through the development of secure, reliable, reusable, and cost-efficient technology solutions.  This will include establishing technology standards and practices for introduction of new cloud services, integration patterns, and working with other teams in implementing new services and improvements to existing services.  Experience with all components of cloud-based solutions such as networking, security, Dev/Sec/Ops pipelines and integrations between the cloud services and legacy infrastructure services.  Familiarity with automation technologies and AI solutions will be essential for being successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an architectural roadmap for IGM’s cloud services.
• Provide architecture governance for new business opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee solution development in project delivery and BAU from both a technology and cost analysis perspective.
• Provide direction on deep-level incident and problem management if required.
• Support other application and technology architects in developing solutions to meet business requirements.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for cloud technologies that supports the organization's business goals.
• Evolve solution patterns, templates, and standards within the Architecture community.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate needs into actionable architecture artifacts.
• Participate in architecture review and approval processes for technology projects.
• Monitor and assess changes to the cloud technology landscape, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigating strategies.
• Conduct architecture reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with standards, design principles, and quality criteria.
• Provide guidance and support to solution architects and development teams during design and implementation phases.
• Define and maintain the target enterprise architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and flexibility.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and optimization.
• Identify opportunities for technology consolidation, rationalization, and modernization.
• Foster collaborative relationships with solution architects, IT teams, and business units.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree recommended.
• Strong technical and solution architecture background across various technologies, including infrastructure, integration, databases, legacy data centers, networks, DNS, AD, and security.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of cloud service provider products, services, and solutions.
• Previous industry-related experience in application development, engineering, and operational roles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong document writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of ITIL, Agile, Waterfall, and other delivery methodologies.
• Strong technical influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act independently.

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 March 11, 2025. 

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