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Senior Financial Advisor (Enderby, Vernon, Armstrong Branch)

Valley First

British Columbia

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CAD 55,000 - 71,000

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2 days ago

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Job summary

Valley First is seeking a Senior Financial Advisor who excels in customer service and provides comprehensive financial solutions to members. This role involves managing a portfolio, processing complex transactions, and supporting branch goals while fostering strong member relationships through expert advice and mentorship. Applicants with relevant diplomas and mutual funds licenses are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Mental health coverage and resources

Customizable health benefits

Performance-based compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

2-3 years in a Financial Advisor role, or equivalent experience.
Must complete the internal certification program within required timeframe.
Proficient in computer software.

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional customer service to a portfolio of members.
Builds strong relationships and manages complex member transactions.
Mentors other branch employees in understanding products and services.

Skills

Proven ability to conduct complex advisory conversations

Demonstrated ability to build strong member relationships

Self-starter with problem-solving skills

Education

College or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in related discipline

Mutual Funds License

PFP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking software programs

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Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union provided pay range

This range is provided by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55,200.00/yr - $70,700.00/yr

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Advisor to join our team.

The Senior Financial Advisor provides exceptional customer service to a portfolio of members by offering a full range of investment, deposit and complex lending services. The Senior Financial Advisor identifies member life stage cycle and provides solutions to financial needs, and/or refers member to an appropriate advisor.

Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day

Member Service: Builds strong relationships with current and potential members; identifies member life stage cycle and provides financial advice to members or refers to appropriate advisor. Manages an assigned portfolio of members (generally with $100,000 to $500,000 in investible assets) through proactive regular contact, ensuring current and future needs are identified and met.
Member Transactions: Processes a full range of complex member transactions including, but not limited to: MFDA products and services; retail mortgages, personal and RRSP loans; opening personal or business accounts, debit/credit cards, LOC/overdraft protection, and related insurance products..
Branch Goals: Supports achievement of annual branch goals and objectives through proactive promotion of FW products and services, participation in branch campaigns, and actively seeks potential cross-sell and/or referral opportunities during interaction with members or general public. Achieves established annual sales and referral targets.
Branch Support: Mentors other branch employees in the understanding of lending and investment products and services; and provides advice and/or assists employees with member issues in management’s absence.
Other duties: Utilizes the Day in the Life as a guideline to prioritize and manage schedules - to align efforts in reaching goals while offering a remarkable, consistent member experience across First West. Other dutiesas required by branch leadership.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

College or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Mutual Funds License required
Must complete the internal First West certification program specific to this role within the required timeframe
PFP preferred
2-3 years in a Financial Advisor role, or equivalent
Proven ability to conduct complex advisory, four quadrant conversations
Demonstrated ability to recognize needs, identify appropriate products and build strong member relationships
Proven track record achieving or exceeding sales targets in retail lending and investment products and service
Self-starter with ability to work independently and solve problems using common sense and sound judgment
Proficient in computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and banking software programs
Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

About Us

What’s in it for you:

First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

Mental health coverage and resources
Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.

Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!

Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it’s preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.

Your individuality is welcome here.

About Us

We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Finance and Sales

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