Senior Business Content Development Specialist (contract)

Richardson Wealth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Wealth in Toronto is seeking a motivated Senior Business Content Development Specialist to enhance organizational communications. This role focuses on developing impactful content to support advisors and internal teams, playing a key role in evolving communication practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the financial services industry, exceptional writing skills, and a strategic mindset. The position offers a base salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 with the potential for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years communications experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Proficiency in French preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clear, engaging content for communication initiatives.
• Create internal and advisor-facing communications across various formats.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce multimedia content aligned with business goals.

Skills

Communications experience

Financial industry terminology

Content development

Interpersonal skills

AI application

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high‑performing, advisor‑centric culture.

Senior Business Content Development Specialist

As a Senior Business Content Development Specialist at Richardson Wealth, you will play a key role in developing high‑quality business content and communication materials that enable advisors, support internal teams, and advance key organizational initiatives. This role contributes to the evolution of modern enablement and communication practices by delivering clear, engaging, and impactful content that aligns with strategic priorities, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Through written communications, learning materials, multimedia content, and digital resources, you will enhance consistency, engagement, and advisor readiness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, review, and maintain clear, engaging, and strategic content that supports organizational communication, enablement initiatives, and drives adoption.
• Create advisor‑facing and internal communications across multiple formats, including newsletters, guides, presentations, website content, manuals, and digital resources.
• Review and refine content to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, relevance, and alignment with communication standards.
• Simplify complex messaging into practical, advisor‑focused communications that inform and engage key audiences.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop multimedia, digital, and learning‑related content, including videos, recordings, audio summaries, podcasts, and other resources aligned with strategic priorities, digital transformation initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Business Implementation, Training Development, and Enablement teams to support integrated communication and learning experiences.
• Help maintain editorial standards, content quality, and consistency across communication channels and materials.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of content strategies and communication frameworks.
• Help establish content governance, standards, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools, including AI, to enhance content development and advisor experience.
• Define methods to track and assess the effectiveness of content and communication initiatives, leveraging insights to refine messaging, formats, and delivery channels.

Other Accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners, support teams, and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer service.
• Foster collaboration, teamwork, and a culture of open and effective communication.
• Support broader communication, enablement, and strategic business initiatives as required.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, innovative, and continuously evolving team environment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive communications experience, including experience within the wealth management, investment management, or financial services industry.
• Wealth management and/or investment management is required.
• Strong understanding of financial industry terminology and advisor communication practices.
• Exceptional ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate them clearly across multiple formats.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment, creativity, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in French — speaking, reading, and writing — is preferred but not required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and experience supporting multimedia, digital communication, or learning‑related content is considered an asset.
• Passionate about applying artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and elevate performance.

Who You Are

• Advisor‑Focused: You understand the importance of creating content and communications that support advisor success, engagement, and consistency.
• Strategic Thinker: You connect communication initiatives to broader business goals and organizational priorities.
• Collaborative: You build strong relationships and work effectively across teams, stakeholders, and business functions.
• Innovative: You are energized by new ideas, evolving communication trends, and opportunities to modernize content experiences.
• Detail‑Oriented: You value accuracy, quality, consistency, and professionalism in everything you produce.
• Adaptable: You thrive in evolving environments and are comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting business needs.
• Effective Communicator: You communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and confidently across a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Results‑Driven: You take ownership, demonstrate initiative, and consistently deliver high‑quality work with professionalism and accountability.
• Business Acumen: You understand the wealth management landscape and align content with business goals, advisor needs, and client experience.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: You seek opportunities to enhance effectiveness and optimize approaches.
• Digital Focused: You embrace digital tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and impact.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $90, 000 - $110, 000. This is a contract until Dec 2027. The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, and the consideration of internal equity.

Why Apply

Our firm is only as good as the people who work here. Our employees are exceptional because they combine in‑depth expertise with enthusiasm, and empathy. From our front office talent to our colleagues behind the scenes, we have one focus: to ensure our people thrive here more than anywhere else. Are you innovative, self‑driven, and client‑centric? If so, we’re ready to invest in you.

Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.