Financial planner

Desjardins Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced Financial Planner. You will help clients navigate their financial future by providing personalized advice and creating comprehensive financial plans. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years' experience and is a Certified Financial Planner. The role offers competitive salary, flexible vacations, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of group savings.

Responsibilities

• Build trust-based relationships with participants.
• Provide advice on retirement income and investment strategies.
• Collect and analyze financial data for decision-making.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Active listening

Financial planning knowledge

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Tools

NaviPlan

Desjardins website

Mobile app

Job description

As a financial planner recognized by FP Canada, you help clients make informed decisions about their financial future and improve their financial well-being. You have strong knowledge of the seven main areas of financial planning, including retirement income strategies, investment products, tax considerations, and more. You are a client-focused communicator who uses active listening to assess individual needs and provide personalized, actionable financial plans. Using tools like NaviPlan, you create detailed projections and guide clients through their financial journey with clarity and confidence. You have a solid understanding of accumulation and retirement income products and how they may vary across jurisdictions in Canada. You support plan participants by phone or through virtual tools (e.g., TEAMS). You are a skilled communicator, able to simplify complex financial concepts for the participants you assist. You work closely with teammates located across Canada, primarily in Montreal and Toronto. You are part of a strong, performance-driven team of dedicated individuals who know how to collaborate to achieve shared goals and targets. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Build trust-based relationships with participants using the pillars of financial planning to identify current and future needs, while supporting asset retention and growth within group retirement savings plans administered by Desjardins Financial Security

• Analyze complex financial situations and prepare comprehensive financial plans

• Provide advice on retirement income options, investment strategies, government benefits and more

• Achieve individual and team performance objectives to support organizational growth

• Stay current on financial planning standards, tools, and regulatory changes

• Adapt to evolving technologies and processes in financial planning practice

• Support member asset accumulation and consolidation of external assets within members’ Group Retirement Savings accounts

• Respond to participant needs by delivering quality advisory services, including handling requests, ensuring follow-up, and preparing reports and recommendations

• Collect, compile, and analyze financial data for internal use and decision-making support

• Stay informed about the latest standards, products, and services in your field

• Adapt to changes in tools and processes within the team and industry

• Actively promote digital tools (Desjardins website, mobile app) and train participants to use them to enhance their financial autonomy

• Review peers to ensure accuracy of information before it is shared with plan participants

• Participate in key Group Retirement Savings (GRS) projects to provide insights and participant perspectives if requested

• Participate in defined initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships with participants who choose to remain within the GRS environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) + Life and Accident & Sickness License (via LLQP) issued by FSRA

• Life insurance license (LLQP) or willingness/ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment

• In-depth knowledge of group savings and financial advisory domains, as well as applicable provincial regulations

• Advanced English proficiency required due to the nature of the role and interactions with English speaking partners, members, and clients across Canada

• Available for occasional travel

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Networks, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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!

Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-08-18