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About the Role

The Director, Product Innovation & Development plays a leadership role in advancing the firm’s product innovation agenda across ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investment strategies. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and shaping differentiated product opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, market trends, and client demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance the product innovation pipeline.
• Identify and shape new product ideas across ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative structures.
• Lead the evaluation and support prioritization of opportunities based on strategic alignment, market demand, and commercial viability.
• Ensure product concepts are clearly defined and sufficiently developed to move into execution.
• Lead the development of complex or high-priority product initiatives, including early-stage structuring and feasibility analysis.
• Translate market trends and client needs into actionable product concepts.
• Develop business cases and supporting rationale for new product opportunities.
• Define and evolve the firm's product innovation strategy across ETFs, mutual funds, alternatives, and emerging investment structures.
• Work closely with Investment Management, Distribution, Legal, Marketing, and Operations to refine and advance product ideas.
• Support transition from concept to launch.
• Act as a key point of coordination for innovation-related initiatives.
• Influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights and market trends.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and regulatory changes to inform product opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of product strategy through insights and idea generation.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year innovation roadmap aligned with business growth objectives.
• Support the identification of emerging areas of opportunity.
• Own the preparation of materials for product governance forums and internal committees.
• Clearly articulate the rationale, risks, and commercial considerations of product opportunities.
• Maintain alignment across stakeholders throughout the development process.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in asset management, with a focus on product development, strategy, or innovation.
• Experience across ETFs and/or multi-asset investment products preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and advancing product ideas.

Skills

• Strong understanding of investment products and market structure.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate insights into actionable opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 6-8+ years

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field
• CFA or progress toward CFA considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

• $135,000 - $164,000

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-weighted bonus
• Education/career support
• Option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component
• Competitive health and dental coverage
• Flexible plan for you and your family
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component
• Paid volunteer days
• Competitive time off
• 10 wellness days off
• WorkPerks discount program
• Hybrid & flex work arrangements
• Engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background)

About the Company

• IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.
• It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
• Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
• At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
• We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
• Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
• Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.
• Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!
• Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do.
• Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly.
• Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Equal Opportunity

• IGM 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.
• Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require 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.