About the role

Data architecture advisor defining governance, integration, and transformation roadmaps for iA Financial Group’s insurance and financial services ecosystems. Supporting analytics and AI through secure, compliant data practices.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the target data architecture ecosystem, including capabilities, models, data flows, and technology platforms
Develop transformation roadmaps from the current environment to the target architecture
Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and patterns for analytical and operational environments
Guide data modeling across business, conceptual, logical, and physical models
Drive data integration and interoperability strategies, including APIs, event-driven architectures, batch processing, and real-time data exchanges
Define data governance requirements for data quality, metadata, lineage, traceability, and lifecycle management
Integrate security, privacy, and compliance requirements into solution designs
Assess solution and platform options and contribute strategic recommendations to architecture reviews
Advise stakeholders on data architecture
Support analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives through strong data management practices

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data and information technology
Significant experience in data architecture, data-centric solution architecture, or enterprise architecture
Strong understanding of data governance practices, enterprise architecture frameworks, and modern analytics architectures
Architectural leadership and ability to define a cohesive data architecture vision
Systems thinking and ability to connect business, information, regulatory, and technology considerations
Strong influence, communication, and presentation skills with business, technical, and executive audiences
Judgment and ability to evaluate and arbitrate complex scenarios while balancing business value, risks, costs, and compliance requirements
Rigor in the documentation, governance, and application of architectural principles
Advanced proficiency in both French and English
Daily verbal and written collaboration with English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders

Flexible group insurance plans
Competitive retirement savings plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
Telemedicine services
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products
Hybrid work environment with flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces
Learning and development opportunities
Healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment