Regional Associate Manager - Eastern Canada

Position Responsibilities:
 

Communication and Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between advisors and the firm, effectively communicating changes, updates, and new product/service launches.

• Coordinate with internal support teams to ensure advisors have access to the necessary resources and support.

• Working with regional teams across the Country to provide consistent messages and instructions.

• Keeping apprised of changes and communication within the company to provide an effective network of current information.

• Participating and presenting at local market and regional events.

Advisor Support

• Assist Regional Leads in supporting advisory teams within the region.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with advisors to address their needs and concerns.

• Assist advisors to increase and maintain business growth rate, improve client retention, as well as improve their staff development and retention.

• Work closely with the branch supervision team to help advisors with their regulatory obligations.

• Manage advisor exits, terminations or other licensed team members off-board, working closely with registrations and other internal teams.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Assist in the development and execution of regional strategies that support the broader goals of the firm.

• Collaborate with Regional Leads to identify growth opportunities and implement action plans.

• Work closely with Regional Leads to implement tailored strategies for various segments of Advisors.

Relationship Management

• Foster strong, trust-based relationships with branches, advisors and their teams and internal stakeholders.

• Act as a primary point of contact for top priority advisory teams in the region, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Advisor Onboarding

• Lead the onboarding process in the local market for new advisors, ensuring a smooth transition into the firm's ecosystem.

• Work closely with the onboarding and transition teams to create a seamless experience.

• Be the lead coordinator in the region for all new advisory teams working collaboratively with all internal groups and teams.

Transition and Succession Planning

• Support advisors in transition and succession planning to ensure continuity and success.

• Work with advisors to develop strategic plans that align with their goals and the firm's objectives.

• Support advisory transitions across business types and registration categories.

• Work closely with internal partners on execution of corporate advisor successions.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving processes and enhancing the advisor experience.

• Gather feedback from advisors to inform service and product development.

• Supporting advisor teams with any changes/updates to processes.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide guidance and mentorship to advisory teams to enhance their professional growth and development.

• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and webinars for advisors and their teams.

• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture amongst advisory teams that encourages collaboration and innovation.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and encourage knowledge sharing among the advisor community.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of advisory teams, providing feedback and support to drive improvement.

• Prepare regular reports on regional performance and advisor satisfaction for senior and executive management.

Service & Referral Programs

• Manage inter-organizational synergies and opportunities.

• Engage with senior leadership and external partners to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment on business priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supporting advisors, preferably in a corporate or advisory setting.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with advisor operating models.

• Ability to manage multiple teams and providing service beyond expectations.

• The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.