Business Manager, Wealth

Permanent Full Time 

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Reporting to the VP, Wealth Dealer Compliance, Wealth Platforms, the Business Manager will play a pivotal role driving a variety of deliverables including business planning, tracking key objectives, and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives across the team.

In addition, the Business Manager will coordinate and operationalize core business activities such as planning, budgeting, reporting, talent engagement, and initiative delivery.

This role requires a strong strategic mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to translate ideas into action with precision and pace. With a passion for creating meaningful value, this individual will be a trusted partner in enabling the success of the business and its strategic priorities.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive support to a variety of stakeholders, including planning and ongoing management of aligned budgets and business priorities.
• Monitor and report on strategic initiatives and business projects, ensuring timely, accurate updates and clear visibility into progress and outcomes.
• Prepare and support leadership meetings, including organizing logistics, developing materials, and facilitating discussions as needed.
• Create and contribute to presentations, reports, and executive decks 
• Plan and coordinate team engagement activities, including business townhalls, leadership forums, and cross-functional collaboration events.
• Support the planning and execution of business operations across Wealth Dealer Compliance, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration between teams.
• Develop budget and funding recommendations to support strategic initiatives and business planning cycles.
• Contribute an partner with stakeholders to develop and evolve a variety of annual business plans and multi-year strategic roadmaps
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and act as a connector across Wealth Dealer Compliance, Wealth Platforms and broader Wealth teams.
• Support team culture and engagement efforts, identifying opportunities to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Coordinate and analyze business data, ensuring integrity and resolving issues related to reporting and project tracking.
• Support go-to-market strategies and initiatives of the Dealers, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.

What you will bring

• 5+ years in financial services or business management, ideally in Wealth Management
• Strategic thinker with an equally strong tactical ability.
• Able to connect disparate information to create a holistic viewpoint and understanding.
• Ability to ideate and explore a broad base of new areas of opportunity before additional resources are tapped – efficient with limited resources.
• Proven ability to gain consensus and to drive for positive outcomes.
• Track record of delivery and results.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Able to assess and prioritize work, identify key issues and manage multiple projects at any given time through efficiency and attention to detail.
• Inspires a vision that adapts to new realities, articulating meaningful expectations and creating clear pathways to desired outcomes.
• Remains focused, composed, and optimistic – resilient, adaptable and able to anticipate hurdles.
• Education acquired through a university degree or college certification.

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The base salary for this position is between $90,400 - $140,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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