Financial Planner Full-time Job

Location(s): Help Headquarters 

Job Type: Full Time 

myWork Options: In-person, Hybrid

Background Screening Requirement: 

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check
• Employment Verification
• References

What’s the job?

 

As a Financial Planner you will manage a portfolio of existing members and their families, building long-lasting relationships with current and potential members.  You will conduct effective discovery meetings to determine member needs and translate the complex world of investments into effective solutions that help members meet their financial goals and objectives.  

 

What you’ll get to do:

 

• Proactively identify member financial needs and solutions by considering the member's wealth, business, life goals and other objectives;
• Leverage financial planning tools to prepare customized and effective presentations; acquire new business from both existing members and prospects;
• Lead with advice, counselling members on investment strategies and other financial decisions;
• Review and communicate portfolio performance to members and provide education and consultation related to their investment and financial needs;
• Serve as a resource for members and staff with needs surrounding financial planning, investments, insurance, tax strategies, retirement analysis, estate & succession planning, etc.;
• Consistently identify opportunities for personal banking, small business and general insurance opportunities and refers accordingly to support business objectives across business lines;

 

Who are we looking for?

 

Self-motivated and a keen listener, you enjoy building and developing close client relationships; you are adept at using multiple forms of communication to great effect - knowing when and how to use each for the best outcome.

 

Key skills required:

 

• 3-5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• CFP designation required;
• TEP and/or CPA designation are an asset;
• Eligible to be registered with the BC Securities commission to sell mutual funds;
• Canadian Securities course, Wealth Management Essentials (WME) + Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH);
• Familiarity with financial planning software, Morningstar & Salesforce programs;
• Demonstrated sales skills with an ability to self-source business as well as referral business;
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of investment products;
• Solid knowledge with life insurance products and administration.

As a member-owned cooperative, were helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. Its what weve been doing for over 80 years, and its why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community almost $90 million since 2000 alone because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too.