Director, Finance – Investment

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Who we are

Intact Investment Management Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. Located in Montreal, QC, IIM is a growing team of in-house investment professionals who manage over $40 billion in assets for institutional investors, including IFC and its subsidiaries’ and pension funds’ assets.

What we do

Our primary purpose is to increase the assets of our subsidiaries while maintaining rigorous risk management. We proactively develop forward-thinking investment strategies by challenging the status quo.

Our success comes from the collaborative spirit of the team and our focus on innovation and results. This allows us to respond quickly and effectively to market fluctuations, grow asset portfolios, and continue to outperform the industry.

About our team

We are a leader in the investment management industry. Our growing team of 80 experts is future oriented.  Intact Investment Management has seven teams: Fixed income, Equity, Private Investment, Asset Allocation, Compliance and Governance, Trading and Transactional Support/Reporting.

Join us for an opportunity to learn and grow with a fast-developing team. At Intact Investment Management, your professional development is extremely important to us! 

We are currently looking for a Director, Finance – Investment to play an important role in supporting our growth.

Location: Montreal (2020 boul. Robert-Bourassa)

About the role

You will lead all financial activities in support of the investment teams, including the production of financial information, internal and external reports, financial forecasts, and budgets, as well as expenditure control. Your analysis and your understanding of both accounting principles and investments will assist senior management in making strategic investment decisions.

As the leader of a team of professionals, you will ensure the successful execution of month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, maintain robust internal controls, and play an active role in transforming and centralizing financial information about our investments worldwide.

Responsibilities

• • Lead a team of about ten professionals, including managers.

  • Work closely with senior management, particularly the Chief Investment Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, as well as the entire Operational Investment Committee.

  • Oversee internal financial reporting related to investment results to ensure better decision-making.

  • Oversee the budget, financial forecasts and expenses of the investment team.

  • Oversee the financial close process including system feeds, reconciliations, controls, and the review of the results, on a timely basis and with the highest level of quality.

  • Oversee the publication of external financial information related to investment results, including the financial statements of the Group and the various legal entities, as well as the management report.

  • Coordinate work with external auditors and the implementation of any accounting standards or significant transactions.

  • Work closely with other Finance teams (management control, accounting research) to incorporate our investment results into aggregate reports.

  • Continuously strive for improvement, automation and integration with various financial systems.

  • Contribute to special projects, including acquisitions.

Qualifications

• • CPA and/or CFA designation, an asset.

  • Over ten years of relevant experience, including five years in management.

  • Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities.

  • Leadership skills, proven team player.

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Ease of presenting and explaining complex information in order to persuade and influence.

  • Bilingualism (French-English) is essential, as you will interact regularly with colleagues in several countries.

What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.