Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Cifinancial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Savings Plan

Parental Leave Top–up

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Job summary

CI Financial is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead Canadian Wealth recruitment, shaping strategy and delivering a robust candidate pipeline. The role spans corporate and campus recruiting, working with managers and HR to meet talent needs.

The position emphasizes diversity, employer branding, and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Base salary and bonus opportunities accompany comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, financial services preferred.
• Proven ability to create social media recruitment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, from requisition to onboarding.
• Collaborate with department heads and leaders to understand talent needs.
• Conduct interviews across multiple formats with focus on fit and potential.
• Promote CI Financial as an attractive employer through branding.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder collaboration

Candidate evaluation

Employer branding

Sourcing strategy

Diversity & inclusion

Vendor management

Data-driven metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

ATS/HR software

Job description

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.

Our Talent Acquisition team is in create/build/scale mode as we also execute on ambitious hiring plans—it's an environment that is fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. We’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to work with our Canadian Wealth business during a phase of strategic growth. You will play a pivotal role in attracting, evaluating, and hiring top talent for our organization. This position will focus on both corporate and campus recruitment efforts, ensuring a robust pipeline of qualified candidates across various departments and levels. You will collaborate with hiring managers, HR teams, and external partners to identify talent needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with CI Financial's business goals and growth objectives.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from job requisition to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and candidate-centric experience.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with department heads, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand talent needs and provide expert guidance.
• Candidate Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive assessments of candidates through phone, video, and in-person interviews, focusing on their skills, alignment with our company culture, and potential contributions to our organization.
• Employer Branding: Promote CI Financial as an attractive employer by creating and maintaining a compelling employer brand that resonates with top industry talent.
• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage with top talent, including passive candidates, industry experts, and key professionals.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition efforts, ensuring a diverse workforce that reflects CI Financial's values and clients.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external recruitment partners and agencies, ensuring a cost-effective and efficient process.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the talent acquisition team and provide regular reporting and analysis of recruitment metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on recruitment in the financial services industry.
• A deep understanding of industry trends, a robust network within the financial sector, and experience in sourcing top talent.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute social media recruitment strategies that attract and engage top talent.
• A track record of success in utilizing recruitment software, applicant tracking systems, and HR tools to streamline the recruitment process.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing multiple complex searches simultaneously and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A deep understanding of industry trends, a robust network within the financial sector, and experience in sourcing top talent.

Desired: Solid experience in social media talent branding, including a successful track record of enhancing an organization's employer brand through effectively utilizing social media platforms. Demonstrated ability to create and execute social media recruitment strategies that attract and engage top talent.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000-131,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

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 Top–up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.