Associate Distribution Support - Channels Support Lead - 73110-1

Associate Distribution Support - Channels Support Lead - 73110-1

Duration: 12 months

Possibility of extension: Yes

Possibility of FTE: Yes

Location: Downtown Hybrid (3-4x per week in office, flexible on days)

Role Mandate: Global Asset Management provides investment solutions to all types of investors across Canada in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. We are seeking an entrepreneurial self starter with exceptional people skills, a flexible attitude and attention to detail, to lead sales support for the mutual fund intermediary sales team. This role is focused on communications, content development and supporting the sales leader in executing their vision. You will conceptualize, create, and launch value add sales initiatives that enable sales of our investment solutions and strengthen new and existing advisory/client relationships. This role will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation/delivery of the sales initiatives to promote consistent and exceptional advisor/client experiences. This role reports to the Lead, Distribution Support and will be expected to work from the office 3-4 days per week. ~15-20% travel may be required for this role. You may be required to project manage the development of sales content for multiple sales channels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing content, preferably sales collateral, for investment industry sales teams

• Integrates information from multiple sources to recommend best path forward

• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information

• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.

• Ability to manage through ambiguity and subject matters where knowledge may be limited

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to present virtually and in person

• In depth Collaboration & team skills

• In depth Analytical and problem-solving skills

• In depth Influential skills

• Good data driven decision making

• Ability to easily navigate computers, the web and various applications including email

• Exceptional people skills required along with a strong work ethic

• Process driven

• strong cross-functional project management/implementation skills

• Extraordinary time management, attention to detail and organizational skills

• Fast learner, able to adapt quickly to new challenges and frequent changes

• Highly motivated, and proactive

• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing and managing tight timelines

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience in the asset management industry preferably supporting an intermediary mutual fund sales team

• Post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Communications degree/PMP nice to have

• 3-5 years experience developing content, preferably sales collateral, for investment industry sales teams

• Proven ability to persuade others and obtain buy-in from stakeholders, ability to build strong cross functional working relationships with Senior Leadership

• Investment/banking experience required (preferably working with investment advisors)

• Marketing/communications experience is ideal

• PowerBI experience an asset