Director, Distribution Strategy & Initiatives

Permanent Full Time 

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The Director, Distribution Strategy & Initiatives, Sales Effectiveness and Performance within Advisory Network will support the development and ongoing review of our advice platform KPIs and associated compensation and incentive programs. This role requires a deep understanding of business value drivers, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to summarize complex results into executive level presentations.  Reporting to the AVP, Distribution Performance. 

What you will do:

• Lead, organize, and support the delivery of committee meetings, business reviews, and strategic discussions with senior leaders across Canada Life’s businesses

  • Work with legal, risk and market conduct to ensure incentive designs are aligned with CFR and other regulatory obligations

  • Construct summary materials for and present to executive level audiences

• Support the development and ongoing review of our advice platform KPIs and associated compensation and incentive programs

  • Primary interactions are with VP / SVP / EVP levels to help inform strategy and incentive programs which have multimillion dollar impacts. 

  • Define, implement and monitor metrics and KPIs for critical distribution initiatives. Ensure ongoing strategic alignment with short and long-term enterprise-wide objectives 

• Contribute and lead a wide-ranging scope of key distribution initiatives bringing a focus to defining priorities, creating business value and delivering exceptional outcomes for advisors

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Business coupled with an MBA, or equivalent preferred; other comparable professional designations considered

• Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and relationship building skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate stakeholders to meet deadlines

• Polished communication skills (written and verbal) to audiences including senior leadership

• A curiosity to challenge the status quo and initiative to deliver consistent improvement

• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking

The base salary for this position is between $97,200- $170,500 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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