Associate, Financial Planning (Colin Ryan Wealth Management)

Wellington-Altus; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. is seeking an Associate, Financial Planning in Winnipeg to support personalized planning and client relationship activities.

You’ll work with senior advisors to deliver client-focused financial plans and develop expertise in wealth planning over time. The role requires 3–5 years in financial services, a bachelor’s degree in related fields, and progress toward CFP designation; CIRO/CSC/CPH assets are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance or equivalent work exp.
• 3–5 years in financial services, high-growth environment.
• 3+ years in customer-facing role; CFP progression encouraged.
• Experience in wealth management or regulated industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams/Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain client financial plans, from foundational to complex strategies.
• Analyze asset mix and provide recommendations aligned with goals.
• Conduct client meetings; collaborate with lead advisor to grow relationships.
• Support onboarding, reporting, and client communications for advisors.

Skills

Client service

Financial planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

Progress toward CFP designation

CIRO/CSC/CPH assets

Tools

MS Office

CRM data management

Job description

Associate, Financial Planning

Location

This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’s Winnipeg office.

Our organization

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is Canada's top-rated* investment dealer and a subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial Inc., one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies**. With more than $55 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors, and their high-net-worth clients.

• Investment Executive 2026 Brokerage Report Card.
• Report on Business 2026 rankings.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager & Senior Wealth Advisor at Colin Ryan Wealth Management, the Associate, Financial Planning, supports the delivery of personalized financial planning and relationship management for a growing client base.

This role complements the lead advisor by handling financial plans, engaging clients in meaningful conversations about their goals, and guiding them through planning decisions. The Associate will build strong relationships, provide exceptional care, and develop expertise in advanced wealth planning over time.

Key responsibilities include

Financial Planning Support

• Preparing and maintaining financial plans for clients, starting with foundational plans and progressing to more complex strategies.
• Analyzing client asset mix and provide recommendations aligned with their financial goals.
• Interpreting portfolio data and contribute to client-ready materials.

Relationship Management

• Conducting client meetings to discuss financial plans, and life-stage considerations.
• Serving as a trusted resource for clients, offering guidance on evolving financial needs.
• Working closely with the lead advisor to complement existing and new relationships.
• Ensuring seamless communication and coordination within the team.

Business Development

• Proactively identify opportunities to grow the client base.
• Assisting in onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth transition into the firm’s services.
• Supporting initiatives to deepen relationships and enhance client experience.

Support the Team on Client Administration and Operations

• Maintaining and updating client files, CRM data, and account documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Preparing reports, and meeting materials for advisors.
• Handle scheduling, follow-ups, and general correspondence with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will possess

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years’ financial services industry experience working in a high growth environment.
• 3+ years’ experience in a customer/client-service facing role; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in wealth management or other regulated industry is a strong asset.
• Working towards Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
• CIRO licensing requirements such as passing the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and/or completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) are considered assets.
• A commitment to fulfilling Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
• Proficiency with the MSOffice suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day to day work and long-term goals.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently; a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in all client interactions.
• Excellent attitude and commitment to providing extraordinary service.
• Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A high tolerance for ambiguity; highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

Conditions of employment

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to travel anywhere in Canada up to 5% of the time.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.