Wealth Management Senior Advisor

As a senior wealth management advisor, you develop and manage business relationships and prospect for and solicit new mass-affluent Signature Service members and clients. You develop personalized strategies and provide tailored advice and solutions to help members and clients reach their financial and personal goals. You serve as an expert advisor for the 360° wealth management approach and for savings and investments, providing members and clients with premium support. As a business relationship leader, you develop high-level financial strategies. You work closely with a team of expert professionals and specialized partners from various fields to implement the 360° approach. Interpersonal savvy and communication skills are therefore essential. You work with a large client base, made up mainly of high-income earners, professionals and business owners with complex, specific needs. Your work and initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your line of business and cross-sector, detailed understanding of the organization. You balance member/client satisfaction, objectives, sound and prudent risk and compliance management, and rigorous implementation of the business model, its offerings and delivery. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with members and clients. You have leeway and opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms. You serve as an expert in your line of work, mentoring and coaching members of your team. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Drum up new business and develop the full potential of existing members and clients.

• Set goals and advise members and clients on the best strategies.

• Develop a comprehensive 360° offering based on member and client needs.

• Actively contribute to meeting sales objectives by developing action plans based on the business plan.

• Monitor stock market movements and trends likely to influence investments.

• Stay up-to-date on market trends and best practices in your field.

• Play an active role in promotional and public relations activities and maintain a presence in the business community.

What we offer*

• 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

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Financial Planning Certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers

• Hold the title of Financial Planner

• Be registered or eligible to be registered as a Registered Representative, which involves:

  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
    (Cours sur le commerce des valeurs mobilières – CCVM)

  • Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH)
    (Cours relatif au Manuel des normes de conduite – MNC)

  • Wealth Management Essentials (WME)
    (Notions essentielles sur la gestion de patrimoine – NEGP)

  • Training Program for Investment Advisors (90 days)

• Knowledge of French is required

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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