Financial Planning Associate - 12-month Contract

Requisition ID: 198898

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose of Job:

The primary purpose of the Financial Planning Associate is to provide Regional support to Scotia Wealth Management advisors and Specialists. The Associate is also required to work very closely with other members of the Team of Specialists during plan preparation.

Accountabilities:

1. Proactively support the planning needs of Wealth Advisors and Relationship Managers by:

• Preparing plans submitted by Wealth Advisors and Relationship Managers
• Inputting client data from documents submitted into the WealthPrint software
• Working with Advisors to create a Total Wealth Plan that addresses their clients’ immediate and future goals and objectives
• Providing alternative scenarios or solutions when clients are unable to meet goals
• Identifying and communicating referral opportunities to advisors by completing Executive Summaries and Action Plans
• Acting as liason between Team of Experts and Advisors
• Ensuring that all plans assigned are accurate and completed in a timely manner pursuant to the Service Level Agreement

Education/Work Experience/Designations:

• In – depth understanding of the comprehensive financial planning process including investments, asset protection, retirement, estate planning and tax issues.
• College or University degree
• Working towards CFP
• Excellent Computer Skills (Word and Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills
• Client facing role where you would have the opportunity to provide financial advice
• Conquest software experience

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.