Talent Acquisition Case Study - The Gryphin Advantage

The Company

Case Study: Strategic Talent Partner to a Client in a Unique Industry

The Gryphin Advantage is one of Canada’s foremost independently owned Managing General Agencies (MGAs), supporting a national network of financial advisors with insurance, investment, and compliance solutions. Since 1998, Gryphin has built its reputation on partnership, integrity, and advisor-focused innovation—helping advisors grow their practices while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

The Challenge

As Gryphin evolved its digital infrastructure and expanded advisor support teams, leadership faced a growing challenge: recruiting specialized professionals who understood the MGA landscape. The ideal candidates required not only technical proficiency but also alignment with Gryphin’s relationship-driven culture.

The pool of candidates with MGA-specific experience was limited.
Standard job postings failed to attract experienced operational and compliance staff.
Gryphin needed strategic hires who could adapt to a hybrid environment and contribute immediately.

The Solution

STRIVE Recruitment partnered with The Gryphin Advantage to design a tailored recruitment strategy focused on precision, partnership, and cultural fit.

1. Unlocking Hidden Talent

We executed a focused headhunting strategy to engage passive and niche candidates not typically accessible through traditional recruitment channels. By building trust and maintaining confidentiality, STRIVE reached high-calibre professionals motivated by mission and opportunity rather than job postings.

2. Tapping Into Industry Networks

Leveraging our strong connections within the finance sector—especially in the MGA and insurance distribution space—we identified and engaged top-performing professionals with proven track records in client service, contracting, and group benefits administration.

3. Aligning for Impact

Our team took a deep dive into Gryphin Advantage’s business model, leadership style, and culture to ensure every search aligned with their strategic direction and long-term goals. This consultative approach ensured each hire brought both operational expertise and cultural resonance.

The Outcome

Through this partnership, STRIVE delivered multiple successful hires within tight timelines, each fitting seamlessly into Gryphin’s collaborative environment. The hires not only met but exceeded expectations—enhancing client service response times and operational consistency across the organization.