First Nations/Metis/Inuit, Financial Advisor, Retail Sales - BC & Yukon Region

Scotiabank; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven team at a leading financial institution where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. This role offers a unique opportunity to connect with customers, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions that make a real difference in their financial journeys. As part of a supportive and high-performing culture, you will have access to extensive resources for your personal and professional growth. With a commitment to excellence and community impact, this is a chance to thrive in a rewarding environment that values your contributions and fosters your development, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of customers across Canada.

Benefits

$10,000 annually dedicated to well-being

Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave

Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program

Indigenous Employee Resource Group

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Discover customer needs and provide relevant insights and advice.
• Build comprehensive plans to help customers achieve their goals.

Skills

Customer Relationship Building

Sales Target Achievement

Problem Solving

Customer Service Excellence

Education

Mutual Funds License

CIFP Diploma (in progress)

Job description

Requisition ID: 198374

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

Posted pursuant to Scotiabank’s Special Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.

While you must be an Indigenous person in order to submit your resume, participation is completely voluntary. Please use the definition below to make sure you’re eligible and open to self-identifying as Indigenous:

Indigenous peoples include status, non-status First Nation, Métis and Inuit people. Only those Indigenous peoples residing in Canada should identify themselves as belonging to this designated group.

What your role will be:

At Scotiabank we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At Scotiabank – you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.

What you’ll be doing:

Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, our focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

1. Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer needs, listening to understand what they are asking for
2. Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice
3. Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals
4. Nurturing strong, long-standing relationships
5. Developing, retaining and growing the branch business by delivering against individual and team sales goals that support a positive customer experience

What you need to succeed:

1. The appetite and drive to build strong customer relationships and deliver excellence customer service.
2. The proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced environment that align to a customer’s stated goals
3. To uncover and solve for customers’ needs
4. Mutual Funds license and working towards the CIFP Diploma

What we’re offering:

1. The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Scotiabankers and their allies.
2. A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:
1. $10,000 annually dedicated to your well being.
2. Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave
3. Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program
4. Indigenous Employee Resource Group
3. An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
4. You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
5. You’ll receive clear, transparent criteria to progress in your career. Enabling you to build deeper relationships and grow your expertise in the same chair.

Location(s): Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Yukon : Whitehorse

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 (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) 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.