Financial Advisor - CIRO-MFD/AMF (Urban)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada); Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Employee stock plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC is hiring a Financial Advisor in Richmond, BC, to build a dedicated client portfolio through relationship management and exceptional service. You’ll deliver tailored financial guidance, helping clients plan for today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals.

You'll leads initiatives with a strong emphasis on client engagement, business development, and community involvement. Flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance; on-site full-time.

Qualifications

• Client engagement to tailor advice and solutions across financial planning areas.
• Strong relationship-building skills to generate opportunities and referrals.
• Community involvement to raise brand awareness locally.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a dedicated client portfolio through relationship management and exceptional service.
• Deliver personalized financial advice and plan for clients’ today and tomorrow.
• Travel to multiple banking centres within reasonable distance to serve clients.

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Community involvement

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

• As a member of the Personal and Business Banking Team, you’ll build and grow a dedicated client portfolio through relationship management, financial services support, and exceptional client service.
• As a Financial Advisor, you’ll deliver on CIBC’s Imperial Service approach, acting as a single point of contact for your clients and helping them plan for today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals.
• You’ll make lasting connections and provide the right financial advice, helping clients secure their futures, own homes, and set up businesses.
• 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.
• You’ll be on-site full‑time.

How you'll succeed

• Client engagement – Focus on each client experience and connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Provide tailored advice and solutions in all areas of financial planning including day-to-day banking, investments, lending and estate planning. Cultivate your network to establish new client relationships.
• Business development – Deeply understand your local market and potential client base to create a sales plan that will convert leads into new clients. Use your strong relationship building and networking skills to create connections, generate opportunities, and deliver bottom line results. Leverage CIBC’s wide range of credit and investment solutions to provide a needs-based approach that will result in satisfied, loyal clients and increased referrals.
• Community involvement – Heighten CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities. Grow your network to create lasting connections that will generate future opportunities.

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 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 act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

You can demonstrate 1 – 3 years experience in providing financial advice to clients and establishing relationships while achieving performance targets.

You’re a certified professional (CIRO‑MFD). You have current accreditation and good standing in The Canadian Securities Course (CSC)/Canadian Investments Funds Course (CIFC)/Investment Funds in Canada Course (IFC) and must meet eligibility requirements for CIRO‑MFD licensing.

You’re a certified professional (Quebec). You have current accreditation and good standing in AMF licensing; Successful completion of Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) or the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) to support AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) licensing, and Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC).

It’s an asset if you’ve completed CSI/ICB Investment and Taxation Fundamentals Course - Quebec (0774) and CSI/ICB Legal & Ethical Aspects of Financial Planning Course (0790).

What CIBC Offers

• 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.

We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

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: Richmond-Three West Centre

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Business Development, Client Service, Community Connections, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Investments, Lending, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.