Head of Distribution Canada
This is a great job for someone who has deep knowledge of the Canadian marketplace across all client channels (Insurance, Institutional & Wealth).
A bit about the job:
We are seeking a strategic, client centric Head of Canada to join our Global Distribution team. You will report directly to the Chief Distribution Officer and be a senior member of the Distribution leadership team that spans UK, Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. You will lead the Canadian Distribution team and leverage the broader resources of Aviva Investors including Investments, Sustainable Investing, RFP and Market Intelligence. The role itself allows you to be the voice of our clients at Aviva Investors and provide market feedback to colleagues that will contribute to the continual enhancement of our products and our business. In this role you will lead the Distribution efforts in Canada to grow the Institutional, Insurance and Wealth channels in line with objectives agreed with the Global Head of Distribution. The successful candidate will be encouraged to deliver and execute upon the Canadian Distribution business development and client retention plans across all three client channels to maintain and enhance existing client relationships whilst ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to clients.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Deep understanding of public and private markets.
Excellent communication skills including influencing and persuasive skills.
Excellent practical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements with a consistent record of practical compliance.
Relevant post graduate qualifications e.g. CFA, CAIA, Masters in Finance, MBA.
Experience of successfully defining and delivering a comprehensive sales strategy
Benefits:
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
We’ll support your professional development education.
Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
Hybrid flexible work model
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and
welcome everyone
– we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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