Process Engineer (Contract)

Richardson Wealth Ltd • Toronto, ON

19h • CA$71,000 - CA$95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for driving the enhancement of business processes at Richardson Wealth to increase efficiency, productivity, quality, and the overall advisor and client experience. The Process Engineer will work closely with Operations Journey Owner and various stakeholders to assess existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to drive operational excellence and optimal user experience for Richardson Wealth that will enable the firm to improve operational efficiencies. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, business analysis, or operations, ideally within financial services or wealth management
• Hands-on experience with process mapping and business process reengineering methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, value stream mapping)
• Proficiency with process mapping and BPM tools (e.g., Visio, Salesforce, Power Platform) and familiarity with data analysis/statistical process control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate research and data into clear, actionable process designs
• Proficiency in process mapping, flowcharting, and business process reengineering techniques
• Data-driven decision making, with comfort using KPIs and performance metrics to validate and track improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management, interviewing, and change management skills across diverse business functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on a sprint-based cadence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings and recommendations to leadership
• Working knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance considerations relevant to financial services operations
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent process improvement/reengineering credential strongly preferred
• Exposure to intelligent automation or RPA tools is an asset
• PMP or other formal project management certification is an asset
• Strong understanding of wealth management operations (account opening, transfers, money movement) is preferred
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance standards in financial services (e.g., IIROC/CIRO requirements) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Work with the Journey Owners to identify existing processes that need improvement through analysis, data collection, and feedback from stakeholders
• Evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of current processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights into pain points and bottlenecks
• Develop a comprehensive process improvement roadmap and prioritize process improvement initiatives based on their potential impact and feasibility
• Conduct research activities to define current pain points and map ideal future experiences applying process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles
• Ensure deliverables address applicable legal, compliance regulatory and internal policy requirements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, changes, and best practices
• Participate in various agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily check-ins, and weekly syncs, etc.) as the analytical engine of the team
• Present sprint deliverables to leadership and incorporate feedback

Benefits

• The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, and the consideration of internal equity.
• Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed