Advanced planning director advising Sun Life clients and sales teams on tax, estate, legal, and financial strategies. Building advisor capability through complex case support, education, and planning tools.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced tax, legal, estate, and financial planning expertise and advice to EFPS and sales teams
Participate in joint field work with EFPS, Advisors, Clients, accountants, and lawyers
Identify and promote tax and financial planning opportunities related to estate planning, wealth planning, risk management, and business succession
Resolve advanced cases and devise sound Client solutions, including research and direct Client interaction
Build EFP and Advisor capability through seminars, workshops, and presentations
Deliver and promote sales tools supporting Sun Life products and financial planning concepts
Deliver Client seminars and associated materials
Maintain current knowledge through research and industry profile-building activities
Contribute to the Financial Planning Centre of Excellence through knowledge sharing, process development, tools, and thought leadership
Share accountability for large and complex insurance case business and technical content and education
Requirements
Strong knowledge of personal and corporate tax and financial planning, executive remuneration, charitable giving, wills, estate and trusts, and business and succession planning
Excellent understanding of industry trends and their implications for achieving business objectives
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills, including facilitation, training, influencing, and presenting complex topics understandably
Strong verbal and written communication skills
CPA, LL.B., M. Tax or FCIA designation
University degree or equivalent business experience
7 years of financial services experience
CFP® or Pl. fin. considered an asset
Benefits
Hybrid work with choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payment subject to individual and company performance
Sales incentive plans for certain sales-focused roles
Accommodation support during the application process
Alternative-format job postings available upon request
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