Requisition ID 12849 - Posted - Location (1) - Canada - Province of Job Posting (3) - Career Site (2)
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments
Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we're IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.
At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.
This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.
You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada - including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, Financial Advisor Development will lead the design and development of new learning solutions, programs, and initiatives to enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of our financial advisors. This includes responsibility for analyzing development needs, developing/approving training plans, designing training programs, and managing external vendor relationships. Your strategic vision and leadership will drive the development of our advisor talent pool.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Oversee the entrepreneurial financial advisor's education methodologies and develop the curriculum for all core programs and courses in partnership with business unit leaders.
Lead the development and implementation of training and education strategies and tactics for new corporate and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with the Learning and Development leadership team and the instructional designers to develop and support the effective course and program deployment strategies and program administration, as well as ensure programs and tools are meeting performance outcomes.
Lead and oversee training compliance, with responsibilities including monitoring and reporting on training requirements and quality.
Proactively communicate and collaborate with Sales and Distribution Leaders, internal stakeholders, and Financial Advisors, providing both internal and external insights relating to the Learning and Development strategy, initiatives, and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven track record of leading, influencing, advising on, and executing learning and development strategies, plans and change initiatives in large-scale organizations, preferable in the financial services sector.
Comprehensive expertise in adult learning to drive strategies, innovative solutions, and technologies, and a proven track record of delivering results that drive behavioural change to enhance skills, behaviours, and capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to communicate in English and French both verbally and in writing is an asset.
Proven ability to lead the consulting and training needs analysis process, interpret and communicate data, and deliver solutions to address gaps.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, juggle and manage competing projects and demands, and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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