Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic 'oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Communications and Content to join our Marketing team.

This role requires you to perform essential duties 1-3 days per week in your assigned Aviso Office. We are at 151 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the Director, Communications and Content, the Senior Manager, Communications and Content is responsible for elevating Aviso's products, services and expertise by creating content that supports our vision and business objectives.

A highly proficient writer and adept editor who will apply their expertise in content creation, sharp business acumen, and understanding of the Canadian asset management ecosystem to deliver the right story to the right audience at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, strategic, and proactive communications and content professional to be part of a growing, purpose-driven organization with a unique position in the Canadian financial services ecosystem—and equally unique stories to tell.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

• Collaborate with the Director, Communications and Content to execute a robust, narrative-driven content strategy and drive value-first, measurable execution
• Collaborate with business line marketing colleagues, and with subject-matter experts within the business line, to identify and develop value propositions, narratives and storytelling opportunities
• Create engaging, crisp, well-structured and on-strategy content, including articles, remarks, social copy, whitepapers, infographics, video scripts and ad copy to support business line priorities
• Edit content produced by subject-matter experts to ensure it is clear, concise, well-structured and easy for the intended audience to read
• Develop and maintain a collaborative network across Aviso's business lines
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Media Relations and Thought Leadership to optimize Aviso's earned media activities
• Monitor the Canadian financial services ecosystem for developments and trends and identify opportunities for our asset management business group to shape and lead conversations
• Work with marketing colleagues and agency partners to ensure a consistent editorial voice across communications and content activities
• Bring creativity and innovation to content development—find novel ways to articulate the unique value of Aviso's products, services and expertise
• Effectively manage multiple projects at a time and foster collaboration across shared services and business lines

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• A seasoned communications and content professional with 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or another related field; Master's Degree an asset
• Previous experience in financial services required
• Fluent communication skills in English are required; bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Nimble, adaptable writing style across a range of audience needs and platforms, from long-form articles to snappy digital copy
• Ability to connect the dots across economic, social, demographic, and content trends and understand how they shape the Canadian financial services ecosystem
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills
• Demonstrated understanding of content platforms, metrics and measurement
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders and business demands
• Strategic, creative and critical thinker who isn't afraid to challenge assumptions and experiment with form and content
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Comfort with ambiguity in an organization undergoing growth and change
• A quick, self-directed learner who can coach others and who knows when to be strategic and when to be tactical
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional client service

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $103,000 - $134,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.