Investment Advisor

RBC Dominion Securities; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Base salary + commission

Autonomy to build business

Mentorship programs

Inclusive culture

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RBC Dominion Securities is seeking an Investment Advisor to help clients achieve their financial goals in the Vancouver area, with opportunities across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Sea to Sky Corridor and Sechelt. You’ll build relationships, design wealth plans, and grow a successful advisory practice within the RBC brand.

You’ll leverage RBC resources, provide personalized service, and pursue high-net-worth opportunities while earning commission-based income with base salary support.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of outbound sales experience with commission-based compensation.
• Completed CIRE and RSE (or will before start date).
• Passion for financial planning and portfolio management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a client base of high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.
• Leverage RBC resources to create customized portfolios and wealth plans.
• Foster long-term, often multi-generational relationships with personalized service.
• Establish reciprocal relationships with RBC partners to support clients’ financial lives.

Skills

People skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Relationship building

Goal-oriented

Education

Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)

Retail Securities Exam (RSE)

CFP

CIM

CFA

Job description

Grow your business, your way – with RBC

As an Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, you can help your clients reach their goals, while we help you reach yours. Maybe you’ve dreamed of starting your own business, but haven’t had the training, support, and resources from a company like RBC. Here, you’ll find what you need for your career and life to make it yours!

Job Description

As an Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, you can help your clients reach their goals, while we help you reach yours. Maybe you’ve dreamed of starting your own business, but haven’t had the training, support, and resources from a company like RBC. Here, you’ll find what you need for your career and life to make it yours! We have opportunities in our North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Sea to Sky Corridor and Sechelt branches.

What you do best:

• You have excellent people and problem‑solving skills that help you build and maintain client relationships.
• You’re a self‑starter – someone who wants to make their day their own.
• You’re driven to do meaningful work to help people reach their life goals by providing strong planning and financial advice.

How you’ll succeed in this role:

• Lean on RBC Dominion Securities’ strong brand and reputation to build a client base of high‑net‑worth individuals, families and business owners and manage their complex financial needs.
• Leverage RBCs extensive investment and wealth management resources to create customized portfolios and wealth plans for your clients.
• Foster trusted, often multi‑generational, long‑term relationships using personalized service and advice.
• Establish and maintain reciprocal relationships with RBC partners such as Personal & Commercial Banking and Insurance to ensure your clients are supported in all aspects of their financial lives.

A few details about what we’re looking for:

• You have 4‑6 years of outbound sales experience and are comfortable earning 100% commission.
• You have completed the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam, CIRE and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) or will prior to your start date.
• You have a passion for financial planning and a keen interest in portfolio management.
• You have strong relationship building skills and an ability to connect with all types of individuals.

Nice to have:

• Experience in a direct marketing role, financial services and shown success in high value sales and business development, regardless of industry/discipline.
• Completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards packages that prioritizes your overall wellbeing, with flexible and modern benefits, including parental leave
• Base salary to get you started and unlimited earning potential through commission and fees.
• Autonomy to build and run your own business within the RBC brand leveraging our resources and guidance in a flexible environment.
• Potential to qualify for the prestigious President's Club Program with your peers in your first 4 years.
• Leaders who are invested in your success, including mentorship and career development programs.
• A supportive, inclusive culture and team that celebrates your unique perspectives, background and experience so you can bring your whole self to work, every day.
• Flexible work arrangements and leaders who support your needs—both personal and professional

This position is compensated based on production generated by you or your team. This position may be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high‑performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Investment Banking, Investment Consulting, Investment Management, Private Banking, Product Services

Additional Job Details

• Address: 250 15 ST:WEST VANCOUVER
• City: West Vancouver
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Commission
• Posted Date: 2026-09-15
• Application Deadline: 2027-02-22
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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