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The Product Owner will develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap while ensuring alignment with Finance objectives and business unit priorities. They are responsible for managing the product backlog, translating vision into actionable user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

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Job Description Build the future with us Are you driven by financial process optimization and organizational transformation, and eager to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? The Financial Process Center of Excellence is looking for a Product Owner (PO) to join its team. As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in the development of new solutions and processes, as well as in integrating business units into corporate financial processes and systems. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. What you’ll accomplish with us As a Product Owner, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: Understand, articulate, and communicate the business value of the product or scope under your responsibility; Develop, communicate, and evolve the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Finance objectives, the value stream, and business unit priorities; Apply critical thinking to existing or proposed processes and their integration with financial systems; Translate the product vision into business objectives to deliver initiatives within budget and timelines, and present progress through the appropriate ceremonies and governance forums; Manage the team’s product backlog on an ongoing basis, including content, prioritization, clarity, consistency, and visibility, while balancing business needs, defect resolution, regulatory requirements, security considerations, technical debt, and operationalization activities; Translate the product vision into epics, features, and user stories with support from analysts, architects, subject matter experts, and IT teams; Proactively identify, assess, and collaboratively resolve risks and issues related to the roadmap of the products and assets under your responsibility; Analyze issues and the impacts of scope changes on users, and recommend appropriate solutions; Work closely with analysts, architects, and IT teams to design and deliver solutions; Collaborate with architects and analysts to define delivery and testing strategies; Act as a leader and trusted advisor within your area of expertise for the project team; Balance Agile ways of working with budget, governance, and reporting requirements. What could accelerate your success in this role We’re looking for someone who: Stands out for their influential leadership, ability to understand client needs, and strong customer focus; Is recognized for their autonomy, rigor, political acumen, and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment; Demonstrates strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as sound judgment; Shows curiosity and a strong interest in working across a diverse portfolio of initiatives; Holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Has a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a Product Owner role or a similar transformation and delivery position; Has project experience within banking, financial services, accounting, or the insurance industry, which will be considered an asset; Holds a CPA designation, which will be considered an asset; Has an advanced level of French proficiency, as the role requires daily communication with colleagues, managers, and internal partners; Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves communicating and collaborating on projects with colleagues and partners located across Canada and the United States on a regular basis. Why you’ll love working with us A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive Benefits 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; And much more! Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you! Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Other Possible Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-10-17 Company Overview 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. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

What you’ll do

The Product Owner will develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap while ensuring alignment with Finance objectives and business unit priorities. They are responsible for managing the product backlog, translating vision into actionable user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and possess at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a Product Owner or transformation role. Strong analytical skills, influential leadership, and proficiency in both English and French are required for this position.

Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans • Competitive retirement savings plan • Employee share purchase plan • Vacation program • Wellness days • Personal development days • Telemedicine services • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Ergonomic furniture program • Performance bonus • Discounts on iA products

Listed skills

• Organizational Transformation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Product ownership
• Financial process optimization
• Organizational transformation
• Strategic planning
• Roadmap development
• Stakeholder management
• Agile methodology
• Critical thinking
• Financial systems integration
• Risk management
• Business analysis
• Leadership
• Customer focus
• Project management
• Analytical skills
• Synthesis
• Communication
• Management
• Governance
• Timelines
• English Language
• Trustworthiness
• Prioritization
• Curiosity
• Innovation
• Business Administration
• Financial Services
• Artificial Intelligence
• French Language
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Finance
• Business Valuation
• Customer Service
• Business Objectives
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Critical Thinking
• Wealth Management
• Defect Management
• Financial Systems
• Regulatory Requirements
• Process Optimization
• User Story
• Accounting
• Telehealth
• Discounts And Allowances
• Organizational Transformation
• Technical Debt
• Insurance Industry

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Product Owner
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Computer Occupations, All Other