Wealth Management Advisor

Desjardins; Châteauguay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; 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

Reimbursement of health and wellness -

telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility

Job summary

Desjardins, a leading financial cooperative in Quebec, seeks a wealth management advisor to serve affluent Signature Service members and clients. You will develop personalized strategies, provide tailored advice and solutions, and act as the advisor for the 360° wealth management approach across savings, investments, and the banking offer, delivering premium support.

You work with a team of professionals and partners, requiring interpersonal savvy and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Mutual fund certificate required.
• French knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Drum up new business and develop the full potential of existing members and clients.
• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best strategies.
• Develop a comprehensive 360° offering based on member and client needs.
• Actively contribute to meeting sales objectives by developing action plans based on the business plan.
• Stay up-to-date on market trends and best practices in your field.
• Play an active role in promotional and public relations activities and maintain a presence in the business community.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Communication skills

Business development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers

Job description

Required

As a wealth management advisor, you serve, solicit, develop and maintain business relationships with affluent Signature Service members and clients. You develop personalized strategies and provide tailored advice and solutions to help members and clients reach their financial and personal goals. You serve as an advisor for the 360° wealth management approach, namely for savings and investments (group and personal savings) and the banking offer, providing members and clients with premium support. You work closely with a team of professionals and specialized partners from various fields. Interpersonal savvy and communication skills are therefore essential. You work with a client base made up mainly of high-income earners, professionals and business owners with complex, specific needs. The complex nature of the work and initiatives requires extensive knowledge of your line of business. You balance member/client satisfaction, objectives, sound and prudent risk and compliance management, and rigorous implementation of the business model, its offerings and delivery. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with members and clients. You have leeway and opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms.More specifically, you will be required to:

• Drum up new business and develop the full potential of existing members and clients.
• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best strategies.
• Develop a comprehensive 360° offering based on member and client needs.
• Actively contribute to meeting sales objectives by developing action plans based on the business plan.
• Stay up-to‑date on market trends and best practices in your field.
• Play an active role in promotional and public relations activities and maintain a presence in the business community.

Required

As a wealth management advisor, you serve, solicit, develop and maintain business relationships with affluent Signature Service members and clients. You develop personalized strategies and provide tailored advice and solutions to help members and clients reach their financial and personal goals. You serve as an advisor for the 360° wealth management approach, namely for savings and investments (group and personal savings) and the banking offer, providing members and clients with premium support. You work closely with a team of professionals and specialized partners from various fields. Interpersonal savvy and communication skills are therefore essential. You work with a client base made up mainly of high-income earners, professionals and business owners with complex, specific needs. The complex nature of the work and initiatives requires extensive knowledge of your line of business. You balance member/client satisfaction, objectives, sound and prudent risk and compliance management, and rigorous implementation of the business model, its offerings and delivery. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with members and clients. You have leeway and opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms.More specifically, you will be required to:

• Drum up new business and develop the full potential of existing members and clients.
• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best strategies.
• Develop a comprehensive 360° offering based on member and client needs.
• Actively contribute to meeting sales objectives by developing action plans based on the business plan.
• Stay up-to‑date on market trends and best practices in your field.
• Play an active role in promotional and public relations activities and maintain a presence in the business 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 four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers
• Knowledge of French is required

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!

Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)