Financial Planner, Scotia Financial Planning - Nordel, Delta, Surrey

Overview

This role focuses on providing high-quality investment and financial planning advice to mass affluent clients while building and deepening long-term client relationships. The position involves driving investment sales and new client acquisition, supported by a mobile schedule that allows meetings outside the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by:
  • Executing business development plans for prospects and existing clients
  • Identifying additional business development opportunities and facilitating implementation of an investment solution and/or referral to appropriate partners
• Provide client-centric investment solutions through a financial planning framework, aligned with Global Sales Principles
  • Conduct outbound communications and proactive calling to prospects
  • Conduct complimentary needs analysis across several financial statements, including competitor statements
• Build and maintain a market presence and expand your network by:
  • Participating in local professional and community events and associations
  • Identifying opportunities to deliver community information sessions and financial seminars
  • Networking with investment industry specialists while managing a small budget for independent marketing-based activities
• Ensure compliance with compliance and regulatory requirements, including adherence to Global Sales Principles

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in financial planning and investment sales
• Mutual funds certified professional
  • Current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investments 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, including experience building and maintaining Centres of Influence (COIs)
• Goal-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team
• Extensive knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to meet clients and prospects within the designated district

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base plus variable pay
• Compensation structure designed to reward growing and maintaining your client base
• Dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software
• Ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service

Location

• Canada: British Columbia: Delta
• Canada: British Columbia: Surrey

Additional Information

• This is a mobile role and will require frequent travel.
• The employer supports accommodations during the recruitment and selection process (e.g., accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology).