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Director of Business Development Jobs in Greater Toronto Area, Canada at Robert Half
Title: Director of Business Development
Company: Robert Half
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Director, Business Development (Wealth Management)
Location: Remote (Eastern Canada – strong preference for Toronto-based candidates)
Our client, a growing and well-established player in the wealth management space, is seeking a Director, Business Development to join their team. This is a high-impact, sales-focused role centred on recruiting financial advisors and expanding a national advisor network within an advisor-first, entrepreneurial environment.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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What you’ll be doing:
- Drive advisor recruitment across Eastern Canada, with a strong focus on the Toronto market
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective advisors through networking, outreach, and referrals
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle including prospecting, relationship development, due diligence, and onboarding coordination
- Develop and present a compelling value proposition to independent financial advisors and advisory teams
- Analyze advisor books of business to assess fit and opportunity
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth advisor transitions and onboarding
- Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and advisor needs
What we’re looking for:
- 5-7 years of experience in sales, wealth management, financial services, or a related field
- Strong financial literacy- experience working with financial advisors, broker-dealers, or investment platforms
- Strong sales and business development mindset with a proven ability to build relationships from scratch
- Ability to manage long, complex sales cycles and build trust with sophisticated stakeholders
- Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Comfort operating in a highly autonomous, entrepreneurial environment
Nice to have:
- Experience within a dealer or broker-dealer environment
- Industry designations such as CSC or similar
- Background in advisor recruitment or wholesaling
Why this opportunity stands out:
- High level of autonomy with minimal micromanagement
- Strong growth trajectory with opportunity to evolve into more senior leadership roles
- Advisor-centric culture focused on long-term partnerships
- Entrepreneurial environment backed by a well-capitalized organization
- Flexible work model with strong work-life balance
If you’re a true hunter who thrives on building relationships, closing complex opportunities, and driving meaningful growth, we’d love to connect.
