Hybrid AVP, Broker Distribution

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About the role

  • AVP leading execution of broker distribution strategy in Greater Ontario Region. Managing broker relationships and portfolio growth at Aviva Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of regional distribution priorities aligned to enterprise, BU and national strategies, with a focus on profitable growth, portfolio quality, and broker engagement.
  • Assess GO market dynamics, portfolio performance, and broker segmentation to set clear priorities and resource allocation.
  • Identify growth, remediation, and cross‑sell opportunities within key regional accounts and across broker portfolios.
  • Act as senior regional relationship leader for priority brokers, supporting BRMs in high‑impact engagements and joint business planning.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex broker, portfolio, service, or performance issues within the region.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Broker Relationship Managers; set clear expectations, priorities, and performance goals.
  • Build GO region capability by ensuring coverage across specialties, sharing expertise within the team, and developing future leaders.
  • Contribute to enterprise initiatives, tools, and process improvements that enhance broker experience and distribution effectiveness nationally.
  • Partner with Underwriting, Claims, and other internal stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high‑quality outcomes for brokers and customers.
  • Report on GO region execution of national and enterprise strategies, including performance against growth, profitability, objectives.
  • Ensure Aviva’s governance principles, risk appetite, and compliance standards are embedded in all regional distribution activities.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of broker portfolio economics, regional market drivers, and growth levers.
  • Credible, trusted presence with brokers, skilled at navigating complex broker structures, including regional and multi‑region relationships.
  • Acts as a visible role model for “One Aviva,” collaborating seamlessly across regions and functions to deliver consistent execution and a unified broker experience.
  • Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a performance‑driven environment.
  • Strong capability to analyze and interpret data, transforming insights into targeted actions that align with our growth and profit objectives.
  • Adept at distilling complex information into clear, strategic recommendations for senior leadership and broker partners.

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexible work model.
  • Outstanding career development opportunities.
  • 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.

Job title

AVP, Broker Distribution

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$150,000 - CA$190,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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