Business Development Associate – Americas This is a great job for someone with experience in business distribution or strategic roles to make a meaningful impact. The position offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to high-visibility initiatives, and play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and direction of our Americas business. A bit about the job: We are seeking a Business Development & Strategy Associate to join our Americas team, based in Toronto. This role plays a key part in supporting the broader team across a variety of business development and strategic initiatives. It sits within our Americas Distribution team, which is responsible for managing and growing client relationships and raising assets across the region. The successful candidate will be expected to manage multiple workstreams and contribute to a wide range of business activities. Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting front-office efforts such as preparing meeting materials, drafting briefing and meeting notes, handling follow-up questions and liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses to requests. The role also involves tracking prospective client activity and escalating unresolved issues to the CEO when necessary. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Strong understanding of the Americas landscape, ideally gained through experience in the asset management industry. Solid knowledge of public markets investments, with exposure to private markets considered a plus. Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure and tight deadlines. Progress toward or completion of professional designations such as CIM, CAIA, or CFA is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to analyse client behaviour, market dynamics, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decisions. What you’ll get for this role: Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Outstanding Career Development opportunities. We’ll support your professional development education. Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health Hybrid flexible work model Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com #LI-KM1 #LI-Hybrid Aviva Investors is the asset manager for Aviva, the UK’s leading insurance, wealth and retirement business. With responsibility built into our investment processes, we create solutions fit for the future. We have the capital, scale and influence to drive positive change in the world and we don’t take that responsibility lightly as we strive to do the right thing for our people, communities. We bring together expertise from over 1,500 people in 14 countries connecting seamlessly as one team to deliver the best of our diverse expertise with every investment. It takes all of us at Aviva Investors to contribute to creating an exceptional client experience, reflecting our innovation in sustainability. Enjoy an inclusive environment, get rewarded for high performance and take control of your development.
