Advisor, Securities

Relevance; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins in Sherbrooke, QC is seeking a securities advisor to build advisory relationships with members and clients. You will help identify needs, propose integrated service offers, and promote products like mutual funds and ETFs.

The role emphasizes client retention, goal setting, and data-driven recommendations while balancing profitability and risk management within Desjardins’ standards. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• College diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• To be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Registered Representative with CIRO.
• Proficiency in French both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Establish an advisory relationship by identifying current and potential needs and supporting client retention.
• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best solutions and strategies.
• Analyze and meet complex client needs, handle requests and follow up as needed.
• Collect, compile and analyze data. Prepare reports and recommendations.
• Oversee portfolios. Assess customer satisfaction and service quality, follow up and make improvements as needed.
• Monitor the industry to stay on top of the latest trends, opportunities and best practices in your field.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Nimble learning

Customer focus

Drive results

Education

College diploma

Job description

As a securities advisor, you help serve, prospect for, solicit, and develop and maintain business relationships with members and clients. You help sell securities products and services through various distribution channels based on member/client needs and current strategies and practices. Your focus areas include discretionary management, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and structured products. You actively help develop and maintain business relationships with clients. You drive results by reviewing complex information requests and promoting and selling products and services based on your unit’s business objectives and strategies. You balance sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, profitability and member/client satisfaction. You work with clients who have development potential for your sector. You analyze member/client needs, help develop and implement personalized solutions, and propose integrated service offers. You advise and assist current and potential members and clients. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with clients. You also have opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms in accordance with standards and procedures. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Establish an advisory relationship by identifying current and potential needs and supporting client retention
• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best solutions and strategies
• Analyze and meet complex client needs, handle requests and follow up as needed
• Collect, compile and analyze data. Prepare reports and recommendations
• Oversee portfolios. Assess customer satisfaction and service quality, follow up and make improvements as needed
• Monitor the industry to stay on top of the latest trends, opportunities and best practices in your field

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• To be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Registered Representative with CIRO
• Profiency of French both oral and written

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-12