Desjardins personal finance advisor guiding Montréal members on investments, loans, and insurance. Managing relationships and recommending integrated financial strategies.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain lasting and trusting business relationships with members and clients
Listen to members’ and clients’ needs and offer advice suited to their financial situations
Help members and clients choose appropriate solutions to meet their financial goals
Recommend investments, loans and insurance products
Serve as a financing expert advisor and resource person for the caisse
Balance member/client satisfaction, business objectives, profitability and sound and prudent risk management
Work with partners and experts to design integrated strategies for members and clients
Advise members and clients on the best strategies and identify expected results
Manage business relationships and 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
Participate in outreach activities and represent the caisse in the community
Requirements
College diploma in a related field
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers
Knowledge of current financial, economic, political and legislative events
Knowledge of 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
Knowledge of the integration of financial data into computer systems
Knowledge of debt management
Knowledge of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services
Knowledge of policies, legislation and standards related to products and services offered by the caisse
Knowledge of operating procedures pertaining to investment and financing activities and Desjardins business processes
Knowledge of service standards
Knowledge of the techniques used to assess and monitor individual financing applications
Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Drive results
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Benefits
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
Accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process
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