Francis Jacob-Roy

Vice President and Head of Investment Risk

Francis brings over 17 years of experience in the investment industry, with a focus on insurance and pension funds. He currently serves as Vice President and Head of Investment Risk at iA Financial Group, where he leads a team dedicated to monitoring and managing the company’s investment risks. In this role, Francis partners with senior management and portfolio managers to enhance risk awareness and implement strategies that effectively mitigate potential exposures.

Previously, Francis held senior roles in investment risk at iA and worked as an Investment Consultant at BCI and Aon Hewitt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (Actuarial Science) from Université de Montréal and is a CFA and CAIA charterholder, as well as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries.

Francis Jacob-Roy
“My mission is to cultivate a culture of innovation in risk management—one that not only safeguards value for our stakeholders but transforms uncertainty into opportunity.”