Financial Planner

Raymond James Financial; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. in Cochrane, AB, is seeking a Financial Planner (CFP) to develop thoughtful, goals-based financial plans for an established client base.

You will work closely with Financial Advisors to help clients prepare for retirement, optimize tax strategies, and make confident long-term decisions. As part of our wealth management team, you will integrate tax, retirement, investment, estate, cash management, and insurance planning into comprehensive recommendations.

Qualifications

• CFP, QAFP, RFP or Pl. Fin (in QC), (in good standing).
• At least 2 years of experience working in the financial industry, preferably as a financial planner but also as an associate advisor or assistant.
• Strong knowledge of retirement, tax, estate, and cash-flow planning.
• Confidence in presenting and explaining complex planning concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative teamenvironment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, judgment, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, customized financial plans tailored to each client's goals and objectives.
• Lead discovery conversations to gain a thorough understanding of clients' financial circumstances, priorities, and long-term aspirations.
• Prepare projections, cash-flow analyses, retirement scenarios, and concise planning summaries.
• Present financial plans in a clear and understandable manner, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
• Provide ongoing plan updates as clients' circumstances and goals evolve.
• Participate in annual review meetings as a secondary planning resource.
• Respond to client inquiries related to financial planning.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

CFP, QAFP, RFP or Pl. Fin (in QC), (in good standing)

Tools

Conquest

RazorPlan

Job description

Financial Planner (CFP) - Cochrane-IFS

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada's leading independent investment dealers, offering high-quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized wealth management solutions.

How does the role impact the organization?

If you are passionate about helping people make informed financial decisions, this may be the role for you.

We are seeking a Financial Planner who thrives on developing thoughtful, goals-based financial plans for an established client base. Working closely with Financial Advisors, you will help clients prepare for retirement, optimize tax strategies, and make confident long-term financial decisions.

As part of our wealth management team, you will provide comprehensive financial planning services and collaborate with specialists in tax, insurance, trusts, estates, and investments. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: to provide exceptional service to our clients while supporting one another as a team.

What You’ll Do:

Client Planning & Advice

• Develop clear, customized financial plans tailored to each client's goals and objectives.
• Lead discovery conversations to gain a thorough understanding of clients' financial circumstances, priorities, and long-term aspirations.
• Prepare projections, cash-flow analyses, retirement scenarios, and concise planning summaries.
• Present financial plans in a clear and understandable manner, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
• Provide ongoing plan updates as clients' circumstances and goals evolve.
• Participate in annual review meetings as a secondary planning resource.
• Respond to client inquiries related to financial planning.

Integrated Wealth Management

• Integrate tax, retirement, investment, estate, cash management, and insurance planning strategies into comprehensive client recommendations.
• Identify opportunities related to CPP/OAS optimization, RRIF conversions, tax efficiency, and corporate planning.
• Collaborate closely with internal specialists across tax, insurance, trust, estate, and philanthropic planning.
• Coordinate follow-up activities to help ensure planning recommendations are implemented effectively.

Relationships & Business Growth

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and Financial Advisors.
• Champion the value of financial planning throughout the branch.
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and support organic business growth.
• Collaborate with external professionals when appropriate.

Professional Practice & Leadership

• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.
• Remain current on financial planning trends, tax legislation, and regulatory developments.
• Serve as a key financial planning resource within the branch.
• Participate in client events, workshops, webinars, and educational initiatives as required.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and continuously improving team environment.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in our people.

Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd. offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and much more. We also support internal career development, professional growth, and community involvement.

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

• CFP, QAFP, RFP or Pl. Fin (in QC), (in good standing)
• At least 2 years of experience working in the financial industry, preferably as a financial planner but also as an associate advisor or assistant.
• Strong knowledge of retirement, tax, estate, and cash-flow planning.
• Confidence in presenting and explaining complex planning concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative teamenvironment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, judgment, and time-management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with financial planning software such as Conquest or RazorPlan.
• Exposure to corporate planning and trust structures.
• Previous experience supporting advisors with financial planning strategies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative, people-first culture with opportunities for career growth.
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team focused on becoming a premier family office in Western Canada.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
• Work collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Make thoughtful, pragmatic decisions with the client at the forefront.
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for results.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution and growth of the firm.

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance-based incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

We require applicants to complete a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company, including but not limited to a credit and criminal record check.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express an interest in this role; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Raymond James Ltd. recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and appreciates the unique skills and contributions of each employee. We are committed to providing accessibility for candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact us using the details above, and we will be pleased to assist.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions of Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. It s subsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd. are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpages for applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information. www.cipf.ca