Personal Finance Advisor

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a personal finance advisor in Montreal to develop client relationships and offer tailored financial advice. The role involves advising clients on financial strategies, assessing satisfaction, and participating in community outreach. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have relevant experience, as well as a solid understanding of the financial services landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Telework equipment reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Understanding of compliance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Advise on strategies to achieve financial goals.
• Participate in community outreach activities.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Knowledge of current financial events

Debt management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work

locations Montréal Caisse Desjardins du Centre-est de Montréal Caisse Desjardins de Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie Caisse Desjardins du Complexe Desjardins Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R2507714

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.

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

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

Debt management

Notions of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services

Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives

Policies, legislation and standards related to products and services offered by the caisse

Service standards

Techniques used to assess and monitor individual financing applications

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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!

remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work

remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work

remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work