Managing Director
DESJARDINS FINANCIAL SECURITY INDEPENDENT NETWORK - St. John's, NL
Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network currently operates a Financial Centre in St. John's Newfoundland and we are searching for a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to develop, grow and expand this Newfoundland Financial Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a vibrant, successful Financial Centre, utilizing effective advisor recruiting, client sales, strong management and demonstrated leadership abilities. By drawing upon DFSIN's unique distribution model, you will have the opportunity to grow and build a successful financial services distribution model that you own, within the supportive framework of an industry leading financial services company. (Please be aware this is not a salaried position.)
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop a viable, growth-oriented Financial Centre to serve the greater Halifax and surrounding areas
Recruit and train successful financial advisors
Manage advisors and office staff
Promote Desjardins' products and services to potential clients
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of management and successful advisor recruiting and training experience
Demonstrated sales growth of insurance and investment products
Hold applicable life and investment licences
Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent business operations skills
Self directed and results oriented
Entrepreneurial with a drive to succeed
Strong leadership skills
People oriented
Customer service orientation
Industry Designations preferred (i.e. CFP, CLU)
Dynamic
Demonstrated team building ability
Interested candidates are invited to apply directly to Ed Nemeth, Consultant, Field Management Development, Distribution, Ontario and the Atlantic via email at ed.nemeth@dfs.ca. quoting reference number #12-055.
We thank all candidates, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.
