Vice President, Practice Management

At CI we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves where they can work on innovative products and projects and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

The Vice President Practice Management is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and executing the national strategy for advisor productivity practice management and growth across the Wealth Advisory Group.

This role serves as a key member of the leadership team and is accountable for accelerating advisor success through scalable practice management frameworks business development initiatives and advisor coaching strategies. This role will build the training and support framework to develop and attract advisors deliver a leading client experience that is consistent repeatable and powered where possible by common tools technology and training.

Working closely with Regional Leaders Business Development leaders Operations Compliance Marketing and Technology teams the Vice President will drive advisor recruitment success increase advisor productivity improve client experience and support the long-term growth of the advisor business.
The successful candidate combines deep wealth management expertise strong commercial acumen and proven leadership capabilities with the ability to influence advisors and senior stakeholders across multiple regions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a national advisor practice management strategy aligned with the firms growth objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on advisor experience advisor productivity recruiting effectiveness and business growth opportunities.
• Establish long-term priorities success metrics and operating plans to support advisor acquisition integration retention and practice growth.
• Lead initiatives that enhance advisor engagement and client experience across the network.

Practice Management & Advisor Growth

• Build and lead a comprehensive practice management platform focused on advisor growth client acquisition practice optimization succession planning and operational excellence.
• Establish best practices across business planning client segmentation service models workflow management and advisor operating models.
• Develop scalable coaching programs that support business development advisor effectiveness productivity and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to increase advisor adoption of practice management tools technology solutions and growth programs.
• Drive initiatives that enhance advisor performance and strengthen competitive differentiation in the marketplace.

Advisor Productivity & Performance

• Support establishment of key performance indicators and benchmarks for advisor success.
• Partner with RVPs to identify performance gaps and implement targeted growth and improvement plans.
• Analyze advisor productivity trends and develop strategies that support business growth asset gathering and client retention.
• Support advisors in maximizing practice value and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team focused on practice management excellence.
• Work closely with Compliance Operations Technology Marketing and Product teams to ensure seamless advisor support and execution.
• Champion technology adoption and digital enablement initiatives that improve advisor and client experiences.
• Influence organizational priorities and advocate for advisor needs across the enterprise.

Business Development & Advisor Recruitment Support

• Partner with business development leaders to attract high-quality advisors and advisor teams to the organization.
• Participate in strategic recruitment efforts by communicating the firms advisor value proposition onboarding capabilities and practice management offerings.
• Support advisor transition planning and integration strategies that maximize recruiting success and retention outcomes.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965 we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment competitive benefits and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Topup program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

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