Associate Fianacial Advisor

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor to serve diverse Vancouver clients. You will manage a portfolio of mortgage clients, deepen relationships, and provide personalized financial plans and advice in a fast-paced banking centre environment.

You will collaborate across teams, travel to multiple banking centres within a reasonable distance, and work on-site full-time. The role emphasizes client-first service, growth, and leveraging digital banking tools.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience providing financial advice to clients and achieving sales results through advisory conversations.
• Current accreditation and good standing in Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course or Investment Funds in Canada).
• CFSA is an asset to have, plus MFDA licensing eligibility for CSC/CIFC.
• Desirable to hold DFSA designation and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand personal and business priorities and provide forward-looking financial plans.
• Build relationships through outreach, community engagement, and referrals to partners.
• Grow client base and revenue by networking with families and communities.
• Introduce clients to mobile banking and digital tools to enhance financial management.

Skills

Financial advisory experience

Client engagement

Sales targets

Education

Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course)

Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC)

CFSA (Certificate of Financial Services Advice)

CSC/CIFC licensing eligibility (MFDA)

DFSA designation (CSI)

Job description

What you’ll be doing

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking team, you’ll work in a fast-paced Banking Centre where you’ll make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives. As an Associate Financial Advisor, you’ll form a deep understanding of your personal and small business clients’ needs as you recommend simple, personalized solutions that will help them achieve their financial goals. You’ll manage, either individually or as part of a team, a portfolio of mortgage clients where the focus is on deepening the client relationship. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

• Client engagement - Meet with clients to understand their personal and business priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking financial plan. Ensure clients’ investment, financial and credit related needs are met by providing a comprehensive retail banking offer or by making a formal introduction to the appropriate Imperial Service and Business Banking colleagues.
• Relationship building - Engage in marketing and outreach activities to show clients you value them and their communities. Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and work as one team to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.
• Business development - Create relationships by networking with clients’ families and friends to uncover opportunities and refer to appropriate partners. Call both existing and potential clients to identify opportunities for future growth and revenue. Engage in community and banking centre events such as business development events, client acknowledgement programs and client appreciation day to create and enhance CIBC presence and gain market share.
• Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications, helping them to better manage their banking needs.

How you’ll succeed

• Client engagement - Meet with clients to understand their personal and business priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking financial plan.
• Relationship building - Engage in marketing and outreach activities to show clients you value them and their communities.
• Business development - Create relationships by networking with clients’ families and friends to uncover opportunities and refer to appropriate partners.
• Leveraging technology - Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications, helping them to better manage their banking needs.

Who you are

You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do. You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

• You can demonstrate 2 – 3 years experience in providing financial advice to clients and achieving sales results through advice-based conversations.
• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course or Investment Funds in Canada).
• It’s an asset if you have current accreditation and good standing in CFSA (Certificate of Financial Services Advice).
• You’re a certified professional (Ontario). You have current accreditation and good standing in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)/Canadian Investments Funds Course (CIFC) and must meet eligibility requirements for MFDA licensing.
• You have obtained the Designated Financial Services Advisor Designation (DFSA) through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI).

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail] CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Job Location: Vancouver-Granville & 68th

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Digital Literacy, Financial Products, Goal Planning, Group Problem Solving, Outbound Calls, Regulatory Requirements, Results-Oriented