Financial Planning Consultant

Royal Bank of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Halifax is seeking a Financial Planning Consultant to support branch advisors and enhance client financial planning. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial planning, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree with certification. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning or training.
• Knowledge of Canadian taxation and pension legislation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support to advisors in financial planning.
• Engage in client facing planning for target clients.
• Drive financial planning with branch leadership.

Skills

Financial planning

Training and development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree with professional designation (CFP / IQPF)

Tools

myGPS software

Financial planning software

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? RBC Family Office Services is a team of over 250 financial planning, legal, estate, taxation, business owner and business succession planning specialists, as well as individuals in head office roles, who support Investment Advisors and RBC Canadian Banking. The RBC Family Office Services team helps advisors and advisor teams deliver integrated wealth management expertise and planning to clients and their families. The Financial Planning Consultant group is a team of professional financial planners responsible for coaching and direct support to RBC Dominion Securities advisors engaged in financial planning and client facing planning for target clients. What will you do?

• Accountable for providing direct support in a designated market for in branch training on the myGPS software to advisors and their teams through one-on-one coaching and market presentations.
• Engagement, support and delivery of client facing planning for target clients.
• Accountable working with branch leadership to drive financial planning.
• Develop strong internal networks with the software owners and training and practice management to enhance overall effectiveness of training.
• Provide coaching and feedback to branch managers after any on site visit.

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• University degree supported by a professional designation (CFP / IQPF).
• 5+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: financial planning, training and development.
• Knowledge and technical proficiency related to myGPS or other financial planning software solutions.
• Knowledge of Canadian taxation and pension legislation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice-to-have

• Brokerage industry experience.
• CSC.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• A world-class training programme in financial services.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Job Skills Additional Job Details

Address: 1959 UPPER WATER ST, UNIT 1400 : HALIFAX

City: Halifax

Country: Canada

Work hours / week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-01-30

Application Deadline

2025-12-31 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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