POSITION OVERVIEW

FP Canada is in search for a Director, Industry Relations, who is a strategic and highly skilled individual responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with financial services industry organizations in support of FP Canada’s strategy and objectives.
Reporting directly to the VP, Business Development & Communications, and working closely with Marketing and Sales teams as well as members of FP Canada’s Executive Leadership Team, the Director is accountable for supporting the penetration of CFP® certification and QAFP® certification within the industry. The Director is also responsible for developing new sources of financial and other support (including sponsorships) and creating new products and services that meet the needs of key industry organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience directly in the financial planning and/or wealth management space in business development, marketing, sales and relationship management, with at least three years of experience at a senior level
• CFP certification or QAFP certification is preferred and a strong asset
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent
• Experience in the development of marketing and sales plans, strategies and processes
• Demonstrated track record of consultative sales skill, relationship management and related results
• Deep knowledge of financial services market dynamics, political and regulatory environments

In this role, you will: