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Grade: P7
Division: Technology
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 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.
Join our team of talented Business Continuity experts who are working to prepare our organization to keep operating during any business interruption. Our team promotes the business continuity framework with partners across IGM Financial to develop and test business continuity plans to avoid significant disruptions to our business, to keep our employees safe, and respond in a crisis.
The Manager – Business Continuity will report to the Senior Manager – Business Continuity.
The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of Business Continuity, IGM Financial and/or the financial services industry to actively partner with people across the organization to continuously assess and improve our preparedness and recoverability.
This hybrid role (based in Toronto or Winnipeg) requires someone who enjoys working across the IGM organization, working with business leaders to help them identify their teams’ risks and work with them to develop viable plans that can be tested to ensure everyone is confident we are prepared to continue our business if a major disruption occurs.
Responsibilities include:
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Research and investigate business continuity risks and provide recommendations to improve recovery strategies
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Analyse, assess and report on current recovery plan capabilities
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Interpret diverse regulatory and industry standards in conjunction with business and industry partners.
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Plan and coordinate testing to ensure recovery plans are viable
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Track and report on the status of items identified during testing and recovery plan review
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Engage business leaders across IGM to guide them through the Business Continuity Management framework – including business impact analysis and recovery planning.
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Liaise with business and technical departments across IGM to encourage a full understanding of business recovery needs and system recovery capabilities.
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Develop and deliver materials and presentations to guide and educate IGM on BCM policies and best practices.
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Provide support to leadership during an incident that impacts IGM business operations.
Qualifications:
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At least 5 years demonstrated working experience with business continuity frameworks, practices, and procedures.
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Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant business discipline
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Ability to work in challenging and ambiguous environments and drive continuous improvement across broad functional areas.
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Strong customer and service-oriented mindset, coupled with flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities with promptness, efficiency, and ease.
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Demonstratable proficiency in Microsoft Office products required – Word, Excel (advanced functions), PowerPoint, SharePoint
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Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
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Business acumen and operational expertise including an understanding of wealth and financial asset management operations preferred.
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Business Continuity professional membership and accreditation and/or experience an asset.
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Strong organizational skills and interpersonal abilities
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Ability to develop, maintain and manage business relationships.
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Strong team skills with the ability for sound decision making and judgement.
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Demonstrated analytical ability with a focus on detail and accuracy.
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 June 29, 2023.
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Job Type (EN): Full Time
Job Industry (Choose up to 3 industries) (EN): Financial Services and Banking
External Company Name: Mackenzie Financial Corporation
External Company URL: www.mackenziefinancial.com
Post End Date: 6/29/2023
