Vice President of Business Development

Vice President, Business Development (Wealth Management)

Location: Remote (Ontario & Atlantic Canada – travel required)

Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing wealth management organization, is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to lead advisor recruitment across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on winning top-tier financial advisors and driving meaningful growth through a highly differentiated, advisor-first value proposition.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Lead advisor recruitment efforts across Ontario and Atlantic Canada, targeting high-quality independent advisors and advisory teams
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from prospecting and relationship development through to negotiation and transition
• Leverage your existing network within the advisor community to generate opportunities and accelerate growth
• Present a compelling and differentiated value proposition centred on advisor independence, flexibility, and long-term partnership
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective advisors and manage complex, high-stakes recruitment processes
• Collaborate with internal leadership and operational teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
• Represent the organization at industry events and act as a visible ambassador within the advisor community

What we’re looking for:

• 7–10+ years of experience in wealth management, financial services, or advisor distribution
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or advisor recruitment
• Strong existing network within the financial advisor community
• Deep understanding of advisor economics, dealer platforms, and independent business models
• Ability to build trust and credibility with high-performing, sophisticated advisors
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and comfortable operating in a senior, autonomous role

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting advisors or advisory teams
• Background in broker-dealer, asset management, or wholesaling environments
• Experience navigating long, consultative sales cycles

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Senior leadership role with strong visibility and influence on growth strategy
• Ability to own and shape advisor recruitment across a key region
• Entrepreneurial culture with high autonomy and minimal micromanagement
• Advisor-first organization that prioritizes independence and long-term partnerships
• Highly competitive compensation with strong earning potential

If you’re a proven business development leader with an established network and a passion for winning top advisor talent, we’d love to connect.