Financial Planner - Bradford

Scotiabank; Bradford West Gwillimbury; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Financial Planner to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes building long-lasting client relationships and delivering tailored financial advice to meet individual goals. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoying the flexibility to meet clients on your schedule while leveraging a robust support system. Your expertise in financial planning and investment sales will be crucial in driving growth and establishing a strong market presence. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for helping clients succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Access to dedicated marketing support

Leading-edge mobile technology

Diversity, respect, and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial planning and investment sales.
• Must hold mutual funds certification and PFP or CFP designation.

Responsibilities

• Drive investment sales and client acquisition in the mass affluent market.
• Provide client-centric investment solutions through a financial planning framework.

Skills

Financial Planning

Investment Sales

Networking

Client Acquisition

Interpersonal Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation

Mutual Funds Certification

Tools

CRM Software

Financial Planning Software

Job description

Requisition ID: 210902

Join a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

To ensure that our purpose is front and center in all we do, we have refreshed our name to Financial Planners under Scotia Financial Planning (formerly known as ‘Investment Specialist’ under the Mobile Advice Team). As a Financial Planner, you will focus on developing and deepening client relationships by providing high-quality advice and service within the mass affluent market. You understand that growing a practice is all about building long-term relationships and leveraging your external networks. Your clients are your greatest asset, and your priority is providing investment and financial planning advice to help them meet their unique goals.

You excel at building new relationships and enjoy the flexibility of meeting clients outside of the office, on a schedule that suits you and your clients. You recognize the value of working within a collective Scotiabank framework that benefits both your clients and your practice overall.

Following a comprehensive financial planning framework, you will be responsible for driving investment sales and new client acquisition, while adhering to Global Sales Principles, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as establishing business development opportunities with prospects and clients within the assigned market area.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by:

1. Business Development: Executing on business development plans for prospects and existing clients within the mass affluent market. Identifying additional investment business development opportunities and facilitating the implementation of an investment solution and/or referral to the appropriate partners.
2. Client-Centric: Providing client-centric investment solutions through a financial planning framework, aligning with Global Sales Principles. Conducting outbound communications and proactive calling to prospects to remain top-of-mind for future business opportunities. Conducting complimentary needs analysis across several financial statements, including competitor statements.
3. Community Involvement: Participating actively in local professional and community events and associations to develop and expand your network. Identifying opportunities to deliver community information sessions and financial seminars to grow prospects. Building and maintaining a market profile in the assigned market area. Networking with investment industry specialists while managing a small budget for independent marketing-based activities.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? -We’d Love To Work With You If You Have:

1. 3 years of experience in financial planning and investment sales.
2. You’re a mutual funds certified professional with current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investments Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course).
3. You have successfully completed a Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation and/or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
4. Proven networking, client acquisition and interpersonal skills; experience building and maintaining Centres of Influence (COIs).
5. You’re goal-oriented and entrepreneurial, able to work independently as a self-motivated entrepreneur with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team.
6. Extensive knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment.
7. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to meet clients and prospects within the designated district.

What’s in it for you?

1. An entrepreneurial culture with the freedom to develop your career.
2. A fast-paced, flexible work environment where you can set your own hours and meet clients when and where it’s convenient for them.
3. A compensation structure that rewards growing and maintaining your client base.
4. Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software.
5. The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service.
6. A partnership with our branches and access to Scotia Global Asset Management to deliver an exceptional client experience.
7. A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Other Information

Please note that the compensation structure for this role is base plus variable pay. This is a mobile role and will require frequent travel.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Bradford

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.