Personal Finance Advisor

Desjardins Group; Chaudière-Appalaches; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Personal Finance Advisor to build lasting relationships with members and clients, assess needs, and offer tailored financial solutions. You will collaborate with partners to balance client satisfaction with profitability and prudent risk management.

The role emphasizes advising on investments, loans and insurance, with a focus on cooperative financial services and community engagement.

Qualifications

• College diploma in a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives.
• Knowledge of the integration of financial data into computer systems.
• Knowledge of debt management.
• Knowledge of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services.

Responsibilities

• Advise members and clients on best strategies and work with them to identify expected results.
• Manage business relationships, assess member/client satisfaction and service quality, follow up and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on the financial services industry, market trends and best practices in your field.
• Participate in outreach activities and represent the caisse in the community.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Customer focus

Drive results

Education

College diploma in a related field

Job description

About the Role

As a Personal Finance Advisor, you’re responsible for developing and maintaining lasting and trusting business relationships with members and clients, to ensure they’re satisfied. Your role is to listen to members’ and clients’ needs, offer them advice that fits their financial situation and help them choose appropriate solutions to meet their financial goals. You work closely with a client base consisting of young people and individual members. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You drive results by recommending investments, loans and insurance products. You serve as a financing expert advisor and resource person for the caisse. You use your expertise to balance member/client satisfaction, business objectives, profitability and sound and prudent risk management. You work with various partners and experts to design integrated strategies that meet the needs of members and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise members and clients on the best strategies and work with them to identify expected results
• Manage business relationships, assess member/client satisfaction and service quality, follow up and identify areas for improvement
• Stay up-to-date on the financial services industry, market trends and best practices in your field
• Participate in outreach activities and represent the caisse in the community

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What we bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers
• Knowledge of French is required
• Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
• Knowledge of current financial, economic, political and legislative events
• Knowledge of all products and services aimed at caisse members and those offered by Desjardins Business Centres, Desjardins components and distribution networks, and those offered by competitors
• Knowledge of the integration of financial data into computer systems
• Knowledge of debt management
• Knowledge of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services
• Knowledge of policies, legislation and standards related to products and services offered by the caisse
• Knowledge of operating procedures pertaining to investment and financing activities
• Desjardins business processes
• Knowledge of service standards
• Knowledge of the techniques used to assess and monitor individual financing applications
• Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family Member/client sales and service (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.