Division: IGM Marketing

Location: Winnipeg or Toronto

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, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. 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 center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

IG Wealth Management 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:

The Marketing Department at IGM Financial is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Manager, Corporate Communications. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Communications & Community Engagement, this role is accountable for developing and implementing strategic communications for IG Wealth Management Advisors and their teams, and for developing and overseeing a communications strategy for our community engagement platforms.

The individual will work collaboratively with senior management and business leads to develop effective communication strategies, ensuring consistent use of key messages across a range of activities and tailoring these messages toward specific audiences, including financial Advisors and field management. The successful candidate will also take a lead role in editorial direction and will use his/her superior writing skills to draft and edit content for a range of internal communications vehicles.

You are:

• A high energy, hard-working person with a positive attitude

• Experienced in developing strategic corporate communications strategies and influencing behaviour through compelling content

• A strategic and driven communications practitioner who loves meeting deadlines, paying attention to details, and producing high-quality deliverables

• Passionate about internal communications, employee engagement and community

You excel at:

• Creating compelling communications strategies that engage key stakeholders such as advisors, employees, clients, and community partners

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with business partners

• Managing an editorial calendar and team of writers with an eye on delivering the best experience for our audience

• Handling data, setting goals and key performance indicators, and tracking progress.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include:

Communication strategy development and planning

• Work with business stakeholders to develop targeted, integrated, creative communications plans that effectively engage audiences and are aligned with industry best practices.

• Provide oversight on Corporate Communications’ suite of communication vehicles and platforms, including reviewing and approving work of other team members.

Consultation with business leads and senior management

• Provide expert communications advice and recommendations to business counterparts

• Serve as communications representative on various working committees

• Work collaboratively and creatively with marketing and community engagement partners to develop and recommend integrated engagement strategies

Writing and Editorial Oversight

• Create content and obtain approvals for a variety of internal materials, including communications to financial advisors, web conferences, web pages, speaking notes and video scripts

• Manage implementation of content, including translation, design, digital and multimedia requirements as needed.

The following qualifications will assist the successful candidate in carrying out these responsibilities:

• 8-10 years’ experience in a corporate communications environment, preferably with direct experience within the financial services industry

• Post–secondary degree or diploma in Communications or Public Relations

• Strong and versatile writer who can balance corporate tone with attention-grabbing storytelling

• Exceptional editing skills

• Experience in creating communication strategies with measurable results

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines

• Experience managing a team

• Ability to engage with senior management confidently

• Strong technical skills and aptitude for content management and layout programs

• Bilingual in English and French considered an asset

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IG Wealth Management 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 December 13, 2024.

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