Financial Planning Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada>; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Montreal seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to provide clients with comprehensive financial solutions. Candidates should have a Financial Planner diploma, 5 years of experience, and bilingualism in English and French. The role includes preparing financial plans, coaching other professionals, and staying updated with standards. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible work-life balance options.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Flexible work/life balance options

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial planning, client-facing experience a strong asset.
• In-depth understanding of the Canadian taxation system.
• Bilingualism (English and French) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive personal financial plans for clients.
• Maintain high partnership knowledge of RBC's units.
• Provide ongoing coaching to professionals.

Skills

Client Counseling

Cash Management

Decision Making

Customer Service

Investment Management

Education

Financial Planner diploma

Tools

Conquest

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This is not a Financial Analyst role but rather a Retirement & Wealth Planning role where the focus is on providing tax, retirement, and estate planning strategies using our proprietary personal financial planning set of tools.

What is the opportunity?

As an integral part of the Family Office Service (FOS) team, the Financial Planning Analyst focuses on providing clients with comprehensive financial planning solutions. This involves acting as the primary financial planner in our centralized service as well as in a partnership role with the Financial Planning Specialists in their respective regions. Both services require the preparation and ongoing development of our proprietary “Compass” comprehensive financial plans.

What will you do?

Prepare comprehensive personal financial plans on behalf of the various sales forces and with the Financial Planning Specialists which includes determining the clients’ objectives, analyzing the clients’ current situations, and developing appropriate advice, strategies, and recommendations.

Stay current with financial planning standards and practices.

Be involved in spotting, anchoring, introducing, and following up on opportunities for complimentary businesses and solutions.

Maintain a high level of partnership and knowledge regarding all of RBC’s units.

Contribute ideas and participate in development projects to enhance our services.

Provide ongoing coaching and training to other professionals in Wealth Management Services.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Financial Planner diploma granted by the IQPF.

5 years of experience in financial planning, client-facing experience a strong asset.

In-depth understanding and knowledge of the Canadian taxation system.

Working knowledge of financial planning software (Conquest).

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and ability to adapt to a fast-changing software.

Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with RBC partners and / or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs.

Nice-to-have

Accounting designation.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Flexible work / life balance options.

Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Cash Management, Client Counseling, Competitive Markets, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Risk Management, Results-Oriented.

Additional Job Details

Address: 1 PLACE VILLE MARIE, MONTRÉAL

City: Montréal

Country: Canada

Work hours / week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-10

Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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