Description

Job Summary

The Vice President, Advisor Recruitment (Canada) is tasked with managing the end-to-end lifecycle of advisor recruitment throughout the Canadian market. The ideal candidate is a highly driven professional possessing a deep, pre-existing network of advisor prospects and a deep understanding of the wealth management industry.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully navigating and managing complex transitions within the Canadian regulatory frameworks, specifically the provincial securities commissions and CIRO.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Generation: Leverage an established professional network to proactively identify and engage high-performing advisor teams.
• Strategic Advocacy: Effectively articulate the strategic value proposition of our platforms to prospective advisors.
• Deal Structuring: Collaborate closely with the VP, Corporate Development (North America) to engineer competitive transition packages that align strictly with the firm profitability and growth metrics.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor competitive activity and gauge advisor sentiment across all Canadian regions.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Robust Advisor Network: Must possess a cultivated, warm list of high-tier advisor prospects primed for immediate engagement.
• Industry Experience: 10+ years of proven success in recruitment or business development within the Canadian wealth management sector.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Canadian advisor transition protocols and corresponding securities regulations.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker capable of translating overarching corporate vision into precise, actionable plans.