Financial advisor
Finch recruits financial advisors who hold the registration and approved credential your firm needs, and who can earn a client's trust in the first conversation.
Finance, real estate & crypto recruitmentBanking and wealth management recruitment in Toronto and across Canada
Finch recruits financial advisors, investment advisors, planners, credit analysts, compliance officers and commercial relationship managers, with registrations and credentials checked before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
Hiring in banking and wealth management carries more risk than most office hires. The person you bring on will handle client money, sensitive information and regulated advice, and in Ontario even the job title can be restricted. A résumé that says advisor or planner tells you little about whether the candidate is registered in the right category, holds an approved credential or has a clean regulatory record. Checking all of that properly takes time most hiring managers do not have.
Finch Employment works on a retainer basis for banks, credit unions, investment and mutual fund dealers, planning firms and commercial lenders. Our Toronto office runs searches across the GTA and, by phone and video, for employers elsewhere in Canada. We begin with a consultation about the role, the products and the rules that apply to it, then advertise, source and screen. You receive a shortlist of suitable candidates, we arrange the interviews and we follow up after the start date.
Why financial services hiring needs a specialist
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Registration categories differ by product and firm type, so a candidate approved at one dealer may not be able to do the same work at yours without upgrading.
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Ontario restricts the Financial Planner and Financial Advisor titles to people with an FSRA-approved credential, which affects job postings, business cards and client materials.
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Strong advisors and relationship managers are usually employed, often under agreements that limit how they approach clients, so recruiting them takes discretion and direct outreach.
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Compliance and credit roles demand experience under specific rules, and general finance experience rarely substitutes for hands-on work with regulators and risk teams.
How we screen banking & wealth management candidates
- Current registration category and history, checked against public records kept by Canadian securities regulators
- Approved credentials such as the CFP, QAFP, PFA, CFA charter, CAMS or CPA, confirmed with the issuing body
- Disciplinary history, complaints and any gaps in registration explained by the candidate
- Client, credit or compliance judgment, tested through real examples and case discussion
- Eligibility to work in Canada, location and fit with your compensation model
Where we recruit banking & wealth management professionals
We run banking & wealth management searches for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada.
Roles we fill
Banking & wealth management roles we recruit for
Investment advisor
Finch recruits CIRO-approved investment advisors and associate advisors for full-service dealers, bank-owned wealth divisions and independent firms.
Financial planner
Finch recruits financial planners who hold an FSRA-approved credential and can turn a client's whole financial picture into a clear, written plan.
Credit analyst
Finch recruits credit analysts who can turn a borrower's financial statements into a clear recommendation that your lenders and credit committee can act on.
Compliance officer
Finch recruits compliance officers for dealers, banks, credit unions, insurers and money services businesses, matched to the rules your firm actually operates under.
Commercial relationship manager
Finch recruits commercial relationship managers who can win business clients, structure sound lending proposals and keep a portfolio healthy over time.
How it works
How a banking & wealth management search works
Consultation
Tell us about the role, your team and your timeline. We agree on a retainer and fees tailored to the position.
Retainer & search
Your retainer starts the search. We advertise, source and screen candidates for you.
Shortlist & interviews
You meet only suitable candidates. We arrange every interview.
Hire & follow-up
We manage the offer and check in after your new hire starts.
Retainer-based recruiting. Fees are tailored to every position, and a retainer up front starts your search.Book a consultation
Banking & wealth management recruitment: questions employers ask
Do you confirm that advisors are properly registered?
Yes. Before a candidate reaches your shortlist we check their registration category and history in public regulator databases, confirm credentials with the issuing body and ask about any gaps or past complaints. Your own compliance team still completes its onboarding and registration filings, but you start the process with fewer surprises.
Can you recruit for wealth and banking firms outside Ontario?
Yes. Our home base is Toronto and the GTA, and we run searches for employers elsewhere in Canada by phone and video. Title rules and licensing differ by province, so during the consultation we confirm what applies where the person will work and screen every candidate against those requirements.
How are fees set for a banking or wealth search?
Finch works on a retainer basis only. The fee is agreed per position based on its requirements, such as the registration needed, seniority and how specialized the role is. The retainer is paid up front to begin the search, and we explain what it covers before you commit.
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Tell us about your banking & wealth management opening
Tell us who you need. A Finch recruiter will call you back within one business day to talk through the role and retainer.
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