Personal Finance Advisor

Desjardins Group; Fossambault-sur-le-Lac; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness reimbursement

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Personal Finance Advisor to develop and maintain trusted relationships with members and clients in Quebec. You will listen, assess needs, and offer suitable investment, loan and insurance solutions while balancing client satisfaction with risk management.

You will collaborate with partners to design integrated strategies for members and businesses. Join a cooperative financial group committed to people-first service, with competitive pay and benefits, including

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to assess member/client needs and provide appropriate financial guidance.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise members and clients on best strategies to meet financial goals.
• Manage business relationships, monitor satisfaction and service quality.
• Stay up-to-date on financial industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Customer Focus

Drive results

Nimble learning

Action oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 mainly of individual members and businesses. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You drive results by recommending investments, loans and insurance products. 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. More specifically, you will be required to: 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.

What we offer

• 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. #LI-Hybrid

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• 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 debt management
• Knowledge and notions of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services
• Knowledge of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
• Knowledge of policies, legislation and standards related to products and services offered by the caisse
• Knowledge of Desjardins business processes
• Knowledge of Service standards
• Knowledge of 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.

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.