Director, Group Retirement & Savings

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Thank you for your interest in the Director, Group Retirement & Savings position. Please note that there may be a delay reviewing applications as we enter the Holiday season. We are still welcoming all applications for a January start date, and you can expect to hear back from us in early January. Happy Holidays!

First Canadian is a national organization and we are experiencing unprecedented growth!

We aim to hire bright, hard-working people who share our values. We seek employees who are committed to learning, career growth, and opportunity. We take pride in being an organization that our employees support long-term. We believe in our employees and celebrate their success by asking for employee opinions and feedback so that we continue to be a Great Place to Work.

We award our team with the following:

• Off work 1 hour early on Fridays.
• Earned Time-Off Program and vacation.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• On-site gym.
• Educational assistance and career development.
• Employee benefits.
• Health and Wellness spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• A Culture Team dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and employee programs.
• Employee recognition and appreciation events.

Check out our company page for all the information on why we believe First Canadian is an employer of choice!

If you are motivated to succeed by helping people, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Director, Group Retirement & Savings reporting to the Head of Group Benefits is based out of the LeMarchand Mansion in downtown Edmonton, Alberta
. The Director, Group Retirement & Savings will lead the design of a new business line, overseeing product development, technology platform development, and operational infrastructure. This role is responsible for establishing strategic partnerships vendor relationships, creating distribution channels, and ensuring full regulatory and licensing compliance. The Director will drive the strategy and execution needed to deliver innovative group retirement and savings solutions while building a scalable, compliant, and customer-focused operation.

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Group Retirement & Savings business line.
• Build the business model, operating framework, and go-to-market strategy for sustainable growth.

• Lead the design, development, and launch of innovative group retirement and savings products.
• Oversee the development and implementation of enabling technology platforms (administration, reporting, client interfaces).
• Work with business analysis and software development team to develop new administration technology.
• Ensure digital solutions are modern, secure, flexible, client-centric, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems and business processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with strategic partners, recordkeepers, custodians, and vendors.
• Establish strong governance frameworks to manage vendor and partner relationships and ensure accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement in partner performance and alignment with corporate objectives.

• Build and lead a high-performing operations team to support administration, reporting, and customer service.
• Attend client meetings for new business development and account management where required.

• Ensure all products, operations, and distribution models comply with applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
• Develop internal policies and risk management frameworks that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the key liaison with FCICs risk and compliance team on matters related to retirement and savings compliance.

Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field is considered a strong asset.
• MBA or advanced designation considered a strong asset.
• Professional designation(s) such as CFA, CFP, CEBS, or equivalent considered an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, with a strong background in group retirement and savings, or investment products.
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