Personal Finance Advisor helping Desjardins caisse members achieve financial goals through investments, loans, and insurance products. Building trusted relationships and delivering integrated financial strategies.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain lasting and trusting business relationships with members and clients
Listen to members’ and clients’ needs, provide advice suited to their financial situation, and help them choose solutions to meet 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 prudent risk management
Work with partners and experts to design integrated strategies
Advise members and clients on strategies and identify expected results
Manage business relationships and assess satisfaction and service quality
Follow up and identify areas for improvement
Stay current on financial services industry developments, 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
Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers
Knowledge of French is required
Knowledge of current financial, economic, political, and legislative events
Knowledge of products and services for caisse members, Desjardins Business Centres, Desjardins components and distribution networks, and competitors
Knowledge of integrating financial data into computer systems
Knowledge of debt management
Knowledge of legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services
Understanding of financial services cooperatives
Knowledge of policies, legislation, and standards related to caisse products and services
Knowledge of investment and financing operating procedures
Knowledge of Desjardins business processes
Knowledge of service standards
Knowledge of techniques used to assess and monitor individual financing applications
Available to work five days per week, including one evening per week
Drive results
Interpersonal savvy
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
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