Developing Investment Advisor

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Wealth, Private Wealth Management (PWM) offers high-net-worth clients holistic wealth advice through TDW PIA. We are hiring Developing Investment Advisors into a program that blends coaching, in-branch training, and practice management support to accelerate building a client portfolio.

Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in finance or related fields, current CIRO registration, and a drive to grow a client base in Halifax.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of client-facing, sales or relationship-focused experience in wealth or brokerage environments.
• Licensed as a Registered Representative with CIRO.
• Professional designations such as CFP, CIM and/or CFA are assets.
• Life Insurance License (LLQP) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Build a client base of high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
• Develop comprehensive wealth management and investment strategies for clients.
• Make portfolio recommendations including construction, security selection, monitoring, and rebalancing.
• Drive business growth through prospecting, marketing and referrals.
• Establish TD Partner relationships to provide goal-based wealth advice across products.

Skills

Client relationships

Sales experience

Investment knowledge

Communication skills

Compliance awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance/business/economics

Job description

Work Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: TD Wealth Pay Details: $50,000 - $100,000 CAD This role is eligible for commission based earnings. TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description

TD Wealth, Private Wealth Management (PWM) provides high-net worth clients with holistic discovery and planning resulting in customized wealth advice and solutions. TD Wealth Private Investment Advice (TDW PIA) is one of Canada's premier full-service brokerage firms for clients who want to stay involved in decisions about their portfolios. TDW PIA offers high-net-worth clients the opportunity to establish a one-on-one relationship with a dedicated and professional Investment Advisor, while maintaining active participation in decisions regarding their financial affairs. Are you entrepreneurial, passionate about investments, growing your business, and empowering clients to thrive? This could be your next big move! We are hiring Developing Investment Advisors into our Developing Investment Advisor Program. This is a highly specialized program where participants gain the opportunity to build comprehensive knowledge in technical, financial, and interpersonal areas to accelerate your path to building a successful client portfolio serving our high-net-worth clients. The program includes enhanced coaching and training and offers in-branch training on systems, product and service orientation, strategic business development, and dedicated practice management support to help you develop and grow your practice.

Accountabilities

• Build a client base of HNW & UHNW clients, families, and business owners
• Develop comprehensive wealth management and investment strategies for your clients based on their needs
• Make recommendations to the client regarding their portfolio's construction, security selection, monitoring, and rebalancing
• Action a business plan focused on building your client base and market share through prospecting, marketing and developing a pipeline that identifies and cultivates relationships with potential clients and external referral sources
• Develop and implement sales strategies to proactively attract, acquire and retain customers / sales opportunities and referrals, to increase profitability and enable business growth
• Take a OneTD approach with your clients by establishing beneficial relationships between your clients and TD Partners to provide goal-based wealth advice across a full range of product and service solutions
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks effectively

What your profile looks like

• Undergraduate Degree in finance, business, economics or related discipline
• Currently licensed as a Registered Representative with CIRO
• Professional designations such as CFP, CIM and/or CFA are considered assets
• 3+ years of experience working directly in a client-facing, sales or relationship-focused role, ideally in a mutual fund or brokerage environment
• Deep knowledge of the investment landscape, markets, and portfolio management
• Curiosity and desire to stay on top of the latest trends and be a thought leader in your field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven entrepreneurial experience and ability to prospect and manage client relationships
• Comfort with compliance requirements and commitment to ethical client service
• Life Insurance License (LLQP) must be obtained within 6 months of hire #LI-Wealth

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TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

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Accommodation

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