Head of Business Operations, Private Wealth (Canada)

Who We AreFiera Capital is a global independent asset manager with an entrepreneurial culture and a clear vision: to deliver disciplined, high-conviction investment solutions that create lasting value for our clients. From our Canadian roots to a global firm, we are defined by deep investment expertise, an ownership mindset, and enduring client partnerships.Our actions are guided by our core values: we lead with integrity, think critically, act decisively, innovate with purpose, collaborate with intent, and adapt with agility.We are committed to building a purpose-driven, performance-oriented culture where our employees are supported to grow, contribute, and excel.What we are looking for:The Head of Business Operations, Private Wealth (Canada) will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Operations and play a critical role in driving operational excellence across the Private Wealth business in Canada. This dedicated leadership role is designed to enable the Head of Private Wealth Canada to focus on accelerating growth, while ensuring the business operates with maximum efficiency, scalability, and alignment to Fiera’s strategic priorities.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the Private Wealth space, with a strong understanding of its unique opportunities and challenges. They will be responsible for defining and executing a clear operational roadmap that enhances the client experience, strengthens internal processes, and fosters cross-functional collaboration. As a trusted partner, this leader will champion operational initiatives that support secure, consistent, and high-performing business operations—ultimately contributing to the long-term success and growth of the Private Wealth platform.Your responsibilities:Strategic Operational LeadershipDefine and execute a comprehensive operational roadmap that supports scalable growth and enhances the client experience.Drive projects from inception to completion, aligning deliverables with Private Wealth strategic objectives.Serve as the key liaison between the Head of Private Wealth’s team and other key internal stakeholders - including Global Operations, Technology, Trading, and Compliance, ensuring operational alignment and seamless execution.Support pricing, profitability analysis, and business case development.   Business Administration & Regulatory ComplianceManage and assume the business ownership role, while ensuring appropriate governance structures are in place, for key vendor and custodian relationships.Oversee core administrative functions including regulatory governance (e.g. KYC, IPS) and approval flows (e.g. cash withdrawals, billing setup, etc.).Ensure operational processes meet compliance standards and support risk mitigation across all client and business activities.In close collaboration with the Private Wealth team, oversee all back-end client processes, including onboarding, portal access management, and the timely and accurate delive...