Alana Riley, MBA, Acc
About Alana Riley, MBA, Acc
Alana Riley, MBA, Acc, serves as the Head of Mortgage, Insurance & Banking at IG Trust Company, a subsidiary of IGM Financial. She has extensive experience in the finance sector, having held senior roles at various institutions including Scotiabank and National Bank of Canada, and has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the industry.
Current Role at IG Wealth Management
Alana Riley serves as the Head of Mortgage, Insurance & Banking at IG Wealth Management. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on overseeing the mortgage and banking solutions offered by the company. In addition to her role at IG Wealth Management, she is also the President & CEO of IG Trust Company, a subsidiary of IGM Financial, appointed in 2023. Her responsibilities include managing trustee services for IGM and Canada Life Group Retirement services.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Alana Riley has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at Scotiabank as Vice President from 2015 to 2017 in the Calgary District and later as Regional Director for ScotiaWealth from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she held various leadership roles at National Bank of Canada from 1997 to 2011, including a position as Regional Vice President for the Prairies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Regional Vice President at FCT from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Alana Riley holds a Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University, where she studied Finance and Financial Management Services from 2012 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Windsor between 1996 and 1998. Furthermore, she completed the Partners, Directors, and Senior Officers Certification at the Canadian Securities Institute in 2020 and attended the Rotman School of Management for Board Dynamics for Executives in 2021.
Recognitions and Awards
Alana Riley has been recognized for her contributions to the finance industry. She has been acknowledged as 'Board Ready' by Women in Capital Markets, indicating her preparedness for board-level responsibilities. Additionally, she received the 'Women of Finance, Wealth Manager of the Year' award, which highlights her exceptional contributions to the field.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout her career, Alana Riley has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, having led teams of over 1,000 employees across various sectors, including Wealth Management, Insurance, Banking, Mortgage, Estate & Trust, and Small and Medium Sized Business lines. Her leadership experience spans multiple organizations and roles, showcasing her ability to manage large teams effectively.