Client Financial Services Agent

Desjardins; Shawinigan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a client financial services agent to work alongside advisors, delivering personalized support to members and clients in investment, financing and protection. You will help manage relationships, provide rapid solutions, and contribute to business development initiatives.

The role requires French language proficiency, a Collegial Studies Attestation, and a minimum of three years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Attestation of Collegial Studies is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Must be a licensed mutual fund representative.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Knowledge of financial documents used in asset management.
• Familiarity with Desjardins products, services and distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Handle client requests. Perform tasks and research as needed, and recommend appropriate solutions
• Help colleagues manage their agenda and emails
• Be attentive to the needs of members and clients and recommend solutions that meet their needs and expectations
• Help members and clients choose and get the most of their tools and channels based on how much independence and automation they want
• Seize business opportunities and participate in sales development initiatives.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal savvy

Communicates effectively

Nimble learning

Situational adaptability

Action oriented

Travel willingness

Education

Attestation of Collegial Studies

Job description

As a client financial services agent, you work closely with advisors and provide personalized support to members and clients. You help advisors deliver services and maintain business relationships. You have the latitude and are called upon to take charge of the immediate needs of members and clients by offering simple and rapid solutions in terms of investment, financing and protection, all in line with the action plan. You draw on your interpersonal savvy and communication skills to ensure member/client satisfaction and service quality in accordance with the organization’s standards and procedures. You provide significant business development support. You assist members and clients, providing excellent customer service. You create offers for routine transactions, and help sell products and services based on the needs of members and clients and current strategies and practices. You tailor your approach based on members’ and clients’ needs. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Handle client requests. Perform tasks and research as needed, and recommend appropriate solutions
• Help colleagues manage their agenda and emails
• Be attentive to the needs of members and clients and recommend solutions that meet their needs and expectations
• Help members and clients choose and get the most of their tools and channels based on how much independence and automation they want
• Seize business opportunities and participate in sales development initiatives.

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.

What you bring to the table

• Attestation of Collegial Studies
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Be a licensed mutual fund representative
• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of financial documents used in asset management
• Knowledge of all products and services aimed at caisse members and those offered by Desjardins business centres, components and distribution networks, as well as those of competitors
• Knowledge of integrating financial data into systems
• Knowledge of compliance with An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services
• Knowledge of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
• Knowledge of operating procedures related to investment and financing activities
• Knowledge of operating procedures related to convenience products and services and automated and assisted transactions
• Knowledge of operating procedures related to opening accounts, the selling of additional products and services, and Accord D financing
• Knowledge of the Desjardins business processes (e.g. sales, solicitation and negotiation)
• Knowledge of service standards
• Available to work Monday through Friday, including one evening shift
• Available to travel to the service centres of Caisse Desjardins du Centre-de-la-MauricieAction oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

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!

Desjardins is North America's largest cooperative financial group, offering a wide range of services while maintaining high capital ratios and recognition for employer excellence.

Banking Credit Intermediation Financial Services

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

43,941 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

4.0

4,559 reviews

84% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 4.1

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 4.2

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.9

Compensation & benefits 4.0

Capital

Funding history

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