OLD YORK CAREERS: where ownership builds legacy
we build legacies
careers at old york are for those who think like owners. We trade salary-mindsets for principal-alignment, turning ambition into enduring legacy.
the principal manifesto
no passengers: "We don't have back-office hiders. Everyone contributes to the P&L."
eat what you hunt: "We offer competitive baselines, but real wealth is made through our deal-success equity pool."
the long game: "We aren't flippers. We build and optimize businesses for the long term. If you are looking for a quick trade, go elsewhere."
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Meet the founder
Connor von Schröder
principal | managing partner | chairman
Connor von Schröder is the founder of Old York Financial™, a boutique merchant house dedicated to the stewardship and growth of enduring Canadian enterprises. Reclaiming a 200-year family merchant legacy, Connor operates as a principal, focusing on private wealth partnerships and strategic architecture for privately held corporations.
His work centers on the creation of compounding structures where capital, strategy, and operational discipline intersect to build long-term value. Eschewing the traditional fee-heavy model, Connor utilizes a Buffett-style framework that prioritizes absolute alignment with his partners, focusing on durable competitive advantage and intelligent capital allocation.
Through Old York’s corporate advisory mandates, Connor partners directly with founders, family offices, and institutional operators. He specializes in bringing institutional-grade architecture to the private market: mapping succession pathways, enhancing operational resilience, and preparing businesses for acquisition or generational transition. His approach is defined by the "Merchant Standard" a commitment to discretion, analytical depth, and the decisive execution required to navigate complex high-stakes environments.
An active Rotarian committed to the Four-Way Test, Connor is deeply involved in regional economic development. He collaborates with local leaders and industry groups to strengthen business ecosystems, ensuring the next generation of operators is built on a foundation of integrity and sustainable growth.
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