Program Manager,WM Training Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Business

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join our team as a Program Manager and become a catalyst for advisor excellence. You'll transform how our Investment Advisors approach prospecting, client relationships, and wealth management practices. By designing and delivering innovative training solutions, you'll empower advisor teams to work smarter, unlock opportunities, and deliver exceptional client service.

What will you do?

Design and Execute Strategic Training to create scalable learning initiatives aligned with business objectives that accelerate advisor performance and onboarding while measuring tangible outcomes

Champion Innovation and Modern Practices by evaluating emerging trends, sales methodologies, and training technologies to modernize the advisor experience and drive productivity gains

Deliver High-Impact Facilitation by leading engaging in-person and virtual training sessions across experience levels, inspire action, and establish credibility through strong communication and business acumen

Build High-Performance Cultures that fosters accountability, growth, and continuous improvement by coaching advisors and leaders to elevate performance standards and maximize client impact

Leverage Technology and Data to enhance engagement, measure program impact, and scale advisor enablement based on business results

Act as Strategic Partner identifying capability gaps, recommend forward-looking development solutions, and influence adoption of new practices across advisor and leadership teams

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Demonstrated experience managing client relationships within a retail brokerage environment, and knowledge of Canada's Investment Advisory industry

5–7 years of experience in wealth management, sales enablement, training, coaching, or advisor development environments

Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and engage professionals in high-performance, client-facing roles

Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence leading large groups and executive-level discussions

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes

High degree of initiative, adaptability, and comfort operating in evolving or ambiguous environments

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across multiple stakeholder groups

Ability to quickly learn and leverage technology platforms to improve business and training outcomes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Power Point

Ability to travel; this role requires multiple weeks in classroom in person, and in office during non-classroom weeks. Please note there may be some travel involved throughout the year.

Nice-to-have

Project or program management experience

Experience leading change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives

Strong understanding of advisor workflows, sales processes, and wealth management business applications

Knowledge of adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, and performance consulting

Familiarity with behavioral, aptitude, or talent assessment tools

Strong understanding of business development strategies and trends within the wealth management industry

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Challenging work that will help you grow professionally

Ongoing opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Adult Learning Theory, Business Acumen, Business Development, Client Facing, Client Relationship Management, Coaching, Communication, Curriculum Development, Detail-Oriented, Knowledge Organization, Leadership,…

Program Manager, WM Training