Director, Artificial Intelligence

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Director of Artificial Intelligence for iA Financial Group overseeing AI delivery capability and multidisciplinary team. Transforming business opportunities into high-value AI solutions while driving digital transformation.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions while ensuring compliance with governance, security, and ethical standards. Proficient in transforming complex AI initiatives into measurable business outcomes through strategic decision-making and effective communication.

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Artificial Intelligence TechnologiesGenerative AIMLOps/LLMOps PracticesGovernance and ComplianceLeadership in Technology Delivery

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Hard Skills

AI EngineeringData ScienceSoftware DevelopmentDigital TransformationAdvanced AnalyticsRAG ArchitecturesModel EvaluationObservabilitySecurity PracticesRisk Management

Soft Skills

Inspiring LeadershipExcellent CommunicationInfluence SkillsKnowledge SharingCustomer-Centric Mindset

Tools & Technologies

AI PlatformsCloud ServicesAI AgentsDigital SolutionsEmerging Trends in AI

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceFinancial ServicesInsuranceSensitive Data ManagementEthics in AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, communicate, and evolve the vision of the AI Squad in alignment with organizational strategic priorities and business needs
Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary team encompassing expertise in product management, data, AI engineering, software development, and delivery
Oversee the selection, prioritization, and execution of a portfolio of high-impact AI use cases, balancing business value, technical feasibility, risk, and delivery capacity
Drive the transformation of ideas, proofs of concept, and prototypes into robust, secure, measurable, and production-ready solutions
Collaborate closely with business, IT, architecture, data, cybersecurity, compliance, privacy, risk, and operations teams to ensure the responsible and seamless integration of AI solutions
Establish AI delivery practices, standards, and frameworks, including RAG architectures, AI agents, LLMOps/MLOps practices, model evaluation, observability, security, and governance
Promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence by integrating principles of ethics, transparency, privacy, security, and risk management
Implement value measurement mechanisms to assess adoption, business outcomes, solution quality, and overall initiative performance
Support strategic decisions related to AI platforms, models, cloud services, and technology roadmaps
Develop team talent through coaching, recruiting, prioritization, and capability building
Represent the AI function with internal partners and executive governance bodies
Maintain active awareness of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in artificial intelligence and digital solution delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognized for inspiring leadership and the ability to build and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, intelligent agents, and MLOps/LLMOps practices
Strong business acumen and proven ability to transform complex opportunities into concrete initiatives that deliver measurable results
Solid understanding of governance, security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI practices
Excellent communication, influence, and knowledge-sharing skills with technical, non-technical, and executive audiences
Significant leadership experience in technology delivery, digital transformation, data, advanced analytics, or artificial intelligence
Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, operational rigor, and a strong customer-centric mindset
Relevant university degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, information systems, business administration, analytics, or a related field
Experience working in regulated environments, particularly in financial services, insurance, or organizations managing sensitive data
Advanced French and English proficiency is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible group insurance plans
Competitive pension 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
And much more!