Personal Finance Advisor developing client relationships for Desjardins, a cooperative financial services provider. Recommending investments, loans, and insurance solutions aligned with members’ financial goals.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain lasting, trusting business relationships with members and clients
Listen to members’ and clients’ needs and provide advice suited to their financial situations
Help members and clients choose appropriate solutions to meet their financial goals
Work with individual members and businesses
Recommend investments, loans and insurance products
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 the best strategies and identify expected results
Manage business relationships, assess satisfaction and service quality, follow up, and identify areas for improvement
Stay up-to-date on financial services industry developments, market trends and best practices
Participate in outreach activities and represent the caisse in the community
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of one year of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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 aimed at caisse members and those offered by Desjardins Business Centres, Desjardins components and distribution networks, and competitors
Knowledge of debt management
Notions of compliance with legislation respecting the distribution of financial products and services
Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
Knowledge of policies, legislation and standards related to products and services offered by the caisse
Knowledge of Desjardins business processes and service standards
Knowledge of techniques used to assess and monitor individual financing applications
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
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