IT Analyst
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Job Description
IT Analyst Build the Future with Us
Are you passionate about information technology and eager to contribute to the evolution of strategic solutions in the group insurance sector? As an IT Analyst, you will play a key role in the analysis, support, validation, and delivery of technology solutions that help achieve business objectives and drive the transformation of our systems. In our environment, IT Analysts also contribute to quality assurance activities by participating in test strategy development, preparing and executing validation scenarios, and analyzing results to ensure solutions adequately meet business needs. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on modernizing and continuously improving a complex application ecosystem while ensuring the quality, robustness, and sustainability of our solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and maximize your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What You Will Accomplish With Us
As an IT Analyst, you will be at the heart of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the analysis of business needs and the definition of technology solutions tailored to the challenges of the group insurance sector. Contribute to the understanding, documentation, and validation of business processes as well as functional and technical solutions. Analyze legacy systems, including IBM i environments, to support solution evolution and integration. Develop an understanding of batch processing, data flows, and application integrations required to support business operations. Read and analyze code to support investigation, design, and system enhancement activities. Write and execute SQL queries and various scripts required for analysis and validation activities. Actively participate in quality assurance activities, including test strategy development, scenario preparation, execution of functional and regression testing, and the documentation of results and defects. Collaborate closely with business partners, development teams, quality assurance specialists, and other IT stakeholders in an Agile environment. Contribute to the quality, traceability, and maintainability of deliverables throughout the delivery lifecycle. Participate in modernization initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and knowledge sustainability activities within the team. Provide production support and help ensure the ongoing availability of applications.
What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role
We Are Looking For Someone Who: Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration (IT profile), or another related field. Has between five and ten years of relevant experience working in IBM i environments. Demonstrates a strong understanding of batch processing and legacy systems. Has experience delivering IT projects, performing functional or technical analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary Agile teams. Is recognized for the ability to analyze business needs, document solutions, and contribute to high-quality deliverables. Possesses a solid understanding of quality assurance practices, test case design, and the execution of functional, integration, and regression testing. Stands out for autonomy, rigor, curiosity, and strong analytical thinking. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Has knowledge of the group insurance industry. Possesses a strong understanding of IT delivery tools and practices, including change management and deliverable documentation. Has good knowledge of SQL databases and script execution. Is proficient in modern software development approaches such as Agile, MVP, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), REST, and SOAP. Has a strong interest in modernization, continuous improvement, and knowledge sustainability. Knowledge of the group insurance sector is considered a significant asset. Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to communicate, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to English-speaking business partners and users on a monthly basis. Has an advanced level of French proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to interact with, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to French-speaking business partners, stakeholders, and users on a regular basis.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
A workplace where learning and development are integrated into a collective pursuit of excellence. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance, a competitive pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine services, an employee and family assistance program, ergonomic equipment support, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more.
Apply Now and Take the Lead in Your Career—Where Your Talent Truly Matters! Not Sure Whether to Apply? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you.
Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Other Possible Location(s)
Company
iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-08-28 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.
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About iA Groupe financier / iA Financial Group
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).
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IT Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
IT Analyst Build the Future with Us
Are you passionate about information technology and eager to contribute to the evolution of strategic solutions in the group insurance sector? As an IT Analyst, you will play a key role in the analysis, support, validation, and delivery of technology solutions that help achieve business objectives and drive the transformation of our systems. In our environment, IT Analysts also contribute to quality assurance activities by participating in test strategy development, preparing and executing validation scenarios, and analyzing results to ensure solutions adequately meet business needs. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on modernizing and continuously improving a complex application ecosystem while ensuring the quality, robustness, and sustainability of our solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and maximize your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What You Will Accomplish With Us
As an IT Analyst, you will be at the heart of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the analysis of business needs and the definition of technology solutions tailored to the challenges of the group insurance sector. Contribute to the understanding, documentation, and validation of business processes as well as functional and technical solutions. Analyze legacy systems, including IBM i environments, to support solution evolution and integration. Develop an understanding of batch processing, data flows, and application integrations required to support business operations. Read and analyze code to support investigation, design, and system enhancement activities. Write and execute SQL queries and various scripts required for analysis and validation activities. Actively participate in quality assurance activities, including test strategy development, scenario preparation, execution of functional and regression testing, and the documentation of results and defects. Collaborate closely with business partners, development teams, quality assurance specialists, and other IT stakeholders in an Agile environment. Contribute to the quality, traceability, and maintainability of deliverables throughout the delivery lifecycle. Participate in modernization initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and knowledge sustainability activities within the team. Provide production support and help ensure the ongoing availability of applications.
What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role
We Are Looking For Someone Who: Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration (IT profile), or another related field. Has between five and ten years of relevant experience working in IBM i environments. Demonstrates a strong understanding of batch processing and legacy systems. Has experience delivering IT projects, performing functional or technical analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary Agile teams. Is recognized for the ability to analyze business needs, document solutions, and contribute to high-quality deliverables. Possesses a solid understanding of quality assurance practices, test case design, and the execution of functional, integration, and regression testing. Stands out for autonomy, rigor, curiosity, and strong analytical thinking. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Has knowledge of the group insurance industry. Possesses a strong understanding of IT delivery tools and practices, including change management and deliverable documentation. Has good knowledge of SQL databases and script execution. Is proficient in modern software development approaches such as Agile, MVP, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), REST, and SOAP. Has a strong interest in modernization, continuous improvement, and knowledge sustainability. Knowledge of the group insurance sector is considered a significant asset. Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to communicate, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to English-speaking business partners and users on a monthly basis. Has an advanced level of French proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to interact with, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to French-speaking business partners, stakeholders, and users on a regular basis.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
A workplace where learning and development are integrated into a collective pursuit of excellence. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance, a competitive pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine services, an employee and family assistance program, ergonomic equipment support, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more.
Apply Now and Take the Lead in Your Career—Where Your Talent Truly Matters! Not Sure Whether to Apply? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you.
Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Other Possible Location(s)
Company
iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-08-28 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.
Not the right fit? Search for IT Analyst jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About iA Groupe financier / iA Financial Group
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).