Firms put tech in focus with newly announced managing director and chief transformation officer
Raymond James and iA Financial Group are recognizing the increased significance of technology in the financial industry as they announce new appointments at their respective organizations.
Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of Raymond James Financial, has welcomed industry veteran Jill Chua as its new managing director reporting to Sean Martin, head of Financial Institutions and Financial Technology Investment Banking.
“Jill is an important addition to our existing strong team of investment bankers, and is widely respected in the industry,” Martin said. “With her extensive experience, Jill will be a great addition to support our Canadian clients.”
Chua’s professional history includes 12 years in the investment banking industry, and an additional six years spent accumulating consulting experience at global financial, accounting, and consulting firms.
“The Financial Technology sector in Canada is thriving and I am excited to be part of an outstanding team dedicated to making a difference to our corporate clients by providing borderless solutions to help them grow and thrive,” Chua said.
Meanwhile, iA Financial Group has named Pierre Miron to the newly created position of executive vice-president and chief transformation officer.
Miron joined the company in September 2018 as executive vice-president, Information Technology. In his new role, he will work closely with other members of the Executive Committee to lead iA Financial’s evolution in key areas including client and employee experiences as well as information technology.
"More than ever, we see that the world we live in presents constant and profound changes at all levels,” said iA Financial Group President and CEO Denis Ricard. “The insurance and financial services industry is no exception to this reality.”
With extensive experience in information technology and finance, Miron will be tasked to lead all operations related to IT, client experience, and employee experience. His broad mandate includes driving the continued evolution of the organization’s digital strategy, maximizing operational efficiencies, ensure ongoing talent development, and fostering a deeper, 360-degree view of clients.
“The challenges we face and will continue to face are as numerous as they are varied,” Ricard said. “They also all represent opportunities to be seized, and that is exactly what we intend to do.”
