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Job summary

The Financial Advisor is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of clients to meet deposit and investment sales goals. They provide personalized financial advice, including retirement and estate planning, to deepen client relationships and drive business growth.

Job details

Requisition ID: 274304 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. About the role Internally known as Financial Advisor, Investment and Retirement Planning (FAIR), as a Financial Planner in our retail branch network, you are a member of the branch sales team responsible for contributing to the team’s overall success by meeting or exceeding negotiated deposit and investment sales goals through effective management of your assigned portfolio of clients. Your primary role is to establish and deepen investment and primary banking relationships with existing assigned clients as well as clients referred by branch partners. Promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by: Conducting in-depth reviews for assigned clients including retirement planning, wealth accumulation and estate planning utilizing financial planning skills and tools to support our clients’ financial goals. Exhibiting a natural curiosity to uncover and solve for client’s needs, deliver trusted financial advice to clients regarding their investments and retirement planning. Demonstrating self-motivation and a goal-oriented mindset when identifying our clients' needs to craft personalized financial strategies and solutions. Fostering strong engagement, educating clients, offering insights, and delivering expert advice. Building relationships, focusing on providing a great client experience and growing long-standing relationships with existing clients. Leveraging advanced technology tools to enhance client interactions and streamline financial planning processes. Focusing on achieving targets to ensure a balanced approach to client satisfaction and business growth. Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have: Experience in financial planning and investment sales is preferred. Successfully completed the CIFP/CFP designation or bank recognized equivalent. Certification as a Mutual Funds Representative in good standing with licensing requirements, having completed the Investment Funds in Canada or bank-recognized equivalent. Thrive in a collaborative, results-driven team culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Knowledgeable of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment. What’s in it for you? Competitive compensation and benefits package, and the ability to make a lasting impact on an assigned book of customers. An inclusive culture that values and recognizes contributions, and a commitment to making a difference in our communities. A supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. Benefit from relocation support (upon approval) and enjoy competitive incentives designed to set you up for success in this role. Please note that Scotiabank offers Financial Planning opportunities within our Scotia Financial Planning, Wealth Management division. If you are interested in learning more about this role, please review our “Financial Planner, Scotia Financial Planning” postings. #financialplanner Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Chelmsford 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.

What you’ll do

The Financial Advisor is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of clients to meet deposit and investment sales goals. They provide personalized financial advice, including retirement and estate planning, to deepen client relationships and drive business growth.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in financial planning and investment sales, along with a CFP designation or equivalent. Certification as a Mutual Funds Representative is required to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Relocation support • Incentives • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial planning
• Investment sales
• Retirement planning
• Wealth accumulation
• Estate planning
• Relationship management
• Banking
• Client advisory
• Market analysis
• Regulatory compliance
• Management
• Curiosity
• Investments
• Private Banking
• Sales
• Market Trend
• Self-Motivation
• Capital Markets
• Document Formatting
• Wealth Management
• Financial Planning
• Technical Assistance
• Goal-Oriented
• Financial Strategy
• Investment Banking
• Estate Planning
• Commercial Banking
• Regulatory Environment
• Financial Advising
• Certified Financial Planner
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Retirement Planning
• Banking Relationship Management
• Investment Sales

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Financial Planner/Investment Advisor
• Financial Planner / Investment Consultant
• Financial and Investment Advisers
• Personal Financial Advisors