Financial Planner - Scotiabank, Sudbury

Role overview

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Formerly known as Investment Specialist under the Mobile Advice Team, Financial Planners operate within our Global Asset Management Division to provide high quality advice and service within the mass affluent market.

As a dedicated entrepreneur, you know how to leverage your external networks and centres of influence to grow a practice through new and long-term relationships. Your priority is providing investment and financial planning advice to help clients meet their unique goals while enjoying the flexibility of meeting outside of the office on a schedule that suits everyone.

Day-to-day

Following a comprehensive financial planning framework, you will drive investment sales and new client acquisition while adhering to Global Sales Principles, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Executing on business development plans for prospects and existing clients within the mass affluent market.
• Identifying additional business development opportunities and facilitating the implementation of an investment solution and or referral to appropriate partners.
• Providing client-centric investment solutions through a financial planning framework aligned with Global Sales Principles.
• Conducting outbound communications and proactive calling to prospects to remain top-of-mind for future business opportunities.
• Conducting complimentary needs analysis across several financial statements, including competitor statements.
• Participating actively in local professional and community events and associations to develop and expand your network.
• Identifying opportunities to deliver community information sessions and financial seminars to grow prospects.
• Building and maintaining a market profile in the assigned market area while networking with investment industry specialists and managing a small budget for independent marketing-based activities.

Requirements

To succeed in this Scotiabank career opportunity, candidates must meet the following professional and licensing criteria:

• 3 years of experience in financial planning and investment sales.
• Mutual funds certified professional with current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investment Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course).
• Successfully completed a Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation and or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
• Proven networking, client acquisition, and interpersonal skills with experience building and maintaining Centres of Influence.
• Goal oriented and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a larger team.
• Extensive knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to meet clients and prospects within the designated district.

The team

Scotiabank offers a supportive environment designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. Benefits and advantages of joining this team include:

• An entrepreneurial culture with the freedom to develop your career.
• A fast-paced, flexible work environment where you can set your own hours and meet clients when and where it is convenient.
• A compensation structure featuring base plus variable pay that rewards growing and maintaining your client base.
• Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth, including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software.
• The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service.
• A partnership with our branches and access to Scotia Global Asset Management to deliver an excellent client experience.
• A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.