Financial Planner

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a skilled Financial Planner to provide comprehensive advice to clients. The role emphasizes relationship management and business development, focused on helping clients meet their financial goals. Applicants should possess a strong background in financial services and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Savings and retirement programs

Paid time off and banking discounts

Career development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in financial services managing client relationships.
• Licenses include CPH and RR required within 90 days.
• Achieve CFP designation within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving financial goals.
• Conduct analysis and recommendations for clients.
• Build long-term client relationships for financial planning.

Skills

Financial planning

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of economic market issues

Education

University Degree

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

CFA Level 1

CIRO Registered Representative (RR) license

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Job description

Are you an experienced professional skilled at providing mass affluent investing clients with comprehensive financial planning and advice? If so, then apply for the position of Financial Planner today to assist clients in meeting their financial goals and objectives.

With a focus on relationship management, advice and business development, you will :

• Identify your client's life and financial goals, provide comprehensive reviews and build long-term relationships through financial planning expertise, relationship building and ongoing services
• Conduct reporting and relevant analysis using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations and continually assess the effectiveness of programs, policies and practices
• Contribute to team and department goals while strengthening customer service and dedication
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency and implement continuous improvements
• Be knowledgeable of best practices and procedures and stay ahead of emerging trends
• Acquire and apply expertise, provide mentorship, assistance and direction to others
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by aligned risk appetite
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive and service-oriented work environment

Educational Requirements :

• University Degree (preferred)
• 3 – 5 years within the financial services industry managing client relationships, providing financial advice and tailored investment solutions (preferred)
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or CFA Level 1 (or higher) required before start date
• Complete Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) within first 90 days in role
• CIRO Registered Representative (RR) license within first 90 days in role
• Complete Wealth Management Essentials (WME) within first 30 months in role
• Achieve Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation within first 3 years in role University Degree OR meet oneof the following : Up to 10 years of qualifying work experienceHave been a QAFP professional in good standing for a minimum of 5 years at the time of applying

Skills you will require :

• Passion for financial planning and driven to help clients reach their financial & life goals
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to prospect external business development opportunities through networking and have experience in high value sales and business development
• Deep understanding of the industry, competitive landscape, economic market issues, and the regulatory environment
• You have excellent people and problem-solving skills that help you build and maintain client relationships
• Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and independently, provide assistance and build relationships

Preferred Language Requirement : Greek

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Who We Are :

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information :

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.