Hybrid Business Development Partner

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About the role

  • Source candidates for the Sun Life advisor role through community contacts and other sources of referrals, centres of influence.
  • Support candidates and ensure a positive onboarding experience, which includes support with licensing studies, market identification, business planning, and joint client appointments.
  • Train and onboard new advisors and actively oversee successful implementation of their onboarding plan.
  • Conduct training in various areas such as product knowledge, sales process and through providing pre- and post-sales support.
  • Develop advisor skills and capabilities through coaching in areas such as: prospecting, developing their holistic business practice, assessing opportunities for cross-selling, the sales cycle, business management, prospecting etc.
  • Work with these advisors to meet their financial and strategic objectives (i.e., sales growth, productivity, client engagement, etc.).
  • Partner with various head office Centre of Excellence teams to support advisors.
  • Monitor and track advisor activities, analyze data to drive insights into business practices.
  • Oversee required measures and activities to ensure compliant operations.
  • Ensure assigned advisors are appropriately trained, licensed, registered, and following defined product suitability reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and Sun Life obligations.
  • Escalate Client complaints including assessment and advisor investigations.
  • Ensure advisor conduct aligns to Advisor Agreement.
  • Achieve key recruiting and production metrics.
  • Foster a positive culture and relationship within the District through events, recognition programs and participation in meetings.
  • Build community presence, for Sun Life and local advisors, through events, activities and sponsorships.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of related experience within the financial services industry.
  • Must hold a valid Life Insurance Agent’s license in the province your District is located.
  • Must hold a valid Mutual Fund license or obtain it within the first 90 days.
  • Must complete the Branch Manager’s Course Examination and satisfy the experience required to become registered as a mutual fund branch manager with the appropriate provincial securities commission, within the first 6 months in the role.
  • Must be in good standing with applicable regulators.
  • Proficient with various technologies – i.e., Salesforce.com, Financial Planning software, Microsoft applications.

Benefits

  • Work within a high-performance culture and be recognized for your achievements.
  • Be part of a supportive, collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunity to launch a rewarding career with a talented and diverse workforce.
  • A company that promotes health, wellness, and work/life balance.
  • We encourage our employees to champion continuous improvement.
  • Joining a reputable organization with over 150 years of history.
  • Attractive compensation package.

Job title

Business Development Partner

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

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