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About the Role

As Nicola Wealth aims to grow its Private Wealth business nationally, this role leads the acquisition of top-tier wealth management talent across advisory and client-facing roles. It is designed for a senior talent acquisition professional who understands the private wealth management landscape, brings deep market expertise, and operates as a true advisor to the business, shaping hiring strategy and influencing leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with senior business leaders to develop proactive hiring strategies aligned to business growth objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on talent market trends, competitor intelligence, and hiring strategy.
Lead highly consultative intake discussions focused on long-term team composition, capability gaps, and succession planning.
Influence and elevate hiring practices to ensure a thoughtful, high-touch candidate and stakeholder experience.
Support workforce planning initiatives tied to national Private Wealth growth, with a focus on advisor and associate hiring strategies that build depth, capability, and long-term talent needs.
Co-lead the development of early talent strategies in partnership with the business, building relationships with key post secondary institutions and designing initiatives that create a sustainable pipeline of high potential talent.
Develop and execute targeted sourcing and market engagement strategies to identify and attract passive talent.
Build and maintain strong networks within the Canadian wealth management and investment advisory community.
Conduct sophisticated candidate assessment focused on technical capability, relationship management style, cultural alignment, and long-term potential.
Serve as a brand ambassador for Nicola Wealth through industry engagement, relationship-building, and talent networking activities.
Maintain a strong understanding of advisor movement trends, competitive market activity, and talent dynamics across the wealth management industry.
Partner with People & Culture and Talent Acquisition leadership to evolve recruitment strategies, processes, and talent programs.
Leverage data, insights, and market intelligence to drive informed hiring decisions and improve recruitment effectiveness.
Contribute to strategic talent initiatives that support business growth and organizational capability.
Champion a recruitment experience that reflects Nicola Wealth’s brand, values, and culture.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including significant expertise recruiting within private wealth management, investment management, private banking, or financial advisory environments.
Proven success recruiting experienced Wealth Advisors, Portfolio Managers, Wealth Planning Associates, or other senior client-facing financial professionals.
Deep understanding of the Canadian wealth management landscape and advisor recruitment dynamics.
Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.
Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and consultative communication skills.
Demonstrated success engaging and attracting passive talent within highly competitive markets.
Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategy with organizational growth objectives.
Highly proactive, entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Experience operating in a high-touch, relationship-oriented recruitment environment.

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Private Wealth Management Recruitment
Investment Management Recruitment
Private Banking Recruitment
Financial Advisory Recruitment
Executive Presence
Relationship Building
Networking
Consultative Communication
Passive Talent Attraction
Business Acumen
Talent Strategy Alignment
Proactive Mindset
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Solutions-Oriented Mindset
High-Touch Recruitment
Relationship-Oriented Recruitment

Location

National

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal
Senior

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Competitive performance bonus
RRSP contribution
Profit-sharing program
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Profit sharing and benefit programs on day one
Share ownership program

About the Company

Nicola Wealth is a national leader in wealth management, known for its sophisticated financial planning, diversified private investment funds, high client retention rate, and award-winning culture.
Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers.
Dedicated to upholding firm values through significant growth.
Fosters a collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial environment.
Passionate about business, culture, and investing in employee growth and development.

Equal Opportunity

We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.
Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at accessibility@nicolawealth.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies.