Position OverviewThe VP, Portfolio Management, Investing & Oversight is accountable for the end‑to‑end digital experience that enables how portfolios are constructed, managed, monitored, and reviewed across Richardson Wealth and IA Private Wealth.This role bridges Investments, Advisory, Compliance, Operations, Data, and Technology to deliver a modern, compliant, and scalable investment and portfolio management experience for advisors and clients. The focus is not product management of investment solutions, but rather how investment and portfolio management comes to life digitally across advisor and client journeys. The VP plays a critical leadership role in advancing the Wealth businesses’ digital strategy, improving advisor productivity, strengthening compliance‑by‑design, and elevating the client experience.This is an existing vacancy.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDigital Portfolio Experience LeadershipOwn the digital investment and portfolio management experience across advisor and client channels, from proposal through ongoing portfolio management and review.Partner with key stakeholders including the Wealth Management Programs and Portfolio Advisory Services and Advisor Experience teams to define and continuously improve advisor workflows for:Portfolio construction and model selectionIPS creation, alignment and suitability validationRebalancing and ongoing portfolio maintenancePerformance, risk, and fee transparencyEnsure the client facing experience clearly communicates portfolio insights, performance, and progress toward goals.Portfolio & Model EnablementPartner with Wealth Management Programs and Portfolio Advisory Services and Advisor Experience teams to digitize model portfolio management, including:Model lifecycle governance (approvals,



versioning, documentation)Change notifications and advisor workflowsEmbedded controls for drift, risk tolerance, and concentrationEnable scalable portfolio management capabilities such as tax aware rebalancing, householding, and portfolio monitoring.Compliance, Risk & GovernanceEmbed regulatory and suitability requirements directly into digital journeys, ensuring compliance by design across Richardson Wealth and IA Private Wealth.Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, and Legal to ensure:Auditability of advice and portfolio decisionsClear evidence of client acknowledgement and disclosuresAutomated exception reporting and resolution workflowsData, Insights & AnalyticsDefine portfolio analytics and insights delivered digitally, including risk, performance, asset allocation, and portfolio diagnostics.Partner with Data & Architecture and other key stakeholder teams to establish standards for benchmarks, security master data, pricing, and performance calculation.Leverage data to deliver actionable insights for advisors at the book and household level.Platform Integration & Operational EfficiencyAlign portfolio management workflows with trading, operations,



and custody platforms to improve straight through processing and reduce manual effort.Partner with Operations and Technology to:Reduce exceptions and NIGO ratesImprove advice to execution timelinesEnhance reliability and scalability of portfolio related platformsLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a senior thought partner to Wealth leadership on digital investment and portfolio strategy.Lead cross functional forums and decision making across Investments, Advisory, Technology, Compliance, Data, and Operations.Influence at the Director and VP level without direct authority, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes.Success MeasuresIncreased advisor adoption of digital portfolio management toolsReduced time to produce compliant proposals and execute portfolio changesImproved straight through processing and reduced operational exceptionsStronger alignment between portfolio risk, suitability, and client objectivesPositive advisor and client experience feedback related to portfolio toolsDemonstrated scalability across both Richardson Wealth and IA Private WealthProfile & ExperienceRequired Experience10+ years of experience in wealth management, investment platforms, digital product leadership, or portfolio related roles within a regulated financial services setting.Deep understanding of portfolio management concepts, advisory workflows, and dealer operations (including suitability, KYC/IPS, and regulatory obligations).Proven experience leading cross functional digital initiatives that span business, technology, compliance, and operations.Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.Preferable ExperienceExperience within a Canadian investment dealer or private wealth firm.Exposure to model portfolios, discretionary/advisory platforms, or managed

📌 Vice President, Portfolio Management, Investing & Oversight (Toronto)
🏢 Richardson Wealth
📍 Toronto