David Edwards

Background

About David Edwards

I'm an influential leader with 10 years experience motivating teams and individuals in the Financial Industry to achieve outstanding results. I currently lead a team of 15 consultants and develop financial tools, change management content and skill builds to educate and elevate the performance of Financial Advisors and leaders. In addition, I am a skilled Financial Planner and Investment Specialist with 16 years experience managing High Net Worth clients with two banking firms. Prior to taking on leadership roles, I gained experience developing and managing talent as a cooperate field coach dedicated to enabling, and promoting exceptional performance in others, while also holding myself to an extremely high level of performance. I strive every day to add value in my interactions with clients, superiors, partners, and direct reports by applying my financial expertise and professionalism. Transferable Skills: Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Communication, Leadership, Customer Focus, Results Focus, Developing and Managing Talent Technical Skills applicable to the Financial Industry: Financial Planning. Investment Management, Risk Management. Commercial Lending Designations Problem Solving, Change Leadership Professional Values: Fostering and Leading an inclusive and discrimination free workplace Personally displaying a consistent winning mentality and motivating others to engage and do the same Taking pride in everything and incorporating the highest level of integrity Lifelong learner wanting to learn something new everyday Community Involvement: Invited to participate as a table host for the Women in leadership Program in Scotiabank Canadian Banking Co-Chair of the Toronto Region Young Professionals ERG (2022) Co-Chair of the Toronto Region Environmental ERG (2021, 2022) Organized Scotiabank’s participation in annual community events: St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Ukrainian Canadians Cultural Festival United Way Fundraising Champion, Baycrest / Reach for the Rainbow Fundraising Champion Personal: Here are some of my favorite things Find me on Zwift! Cycling, Skiing, Football (The Global Kind not the US/American) Contemporary Art / Photography / Architecture / Museum's Karaoke