Financial Planner

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SUMMARY

Are you an experienced financial professional seeking a role in a boutique firm where clients are number one? Where you delve into financial details and are an integral member of a top-producing team that is built on respect? Do you believe in integrity, investing with wisdom and a high-degree of professionalism in all that you do? Do you seek the freedom to help clients without the pressure of sales targets and to be part of a team that respects your unique talents? If so, we want to hear from you.

Sophia Financial Group (www.sophiafinancial.ca) is an independent agency of Raymond James Ltd. that provides wealth management services to high net worth clients and we are growing. Our full-service approach focuses on financial planning and superior investment management, education and community outreach. Our distinct culture is built on a shared commitment to doing what is right for our clients, their families and our community and producing quality results in an entrepreneurial environment. Pro bono service and our social values are an integral part of our business platform.

We are looking for a mature, experienced Financial Planner/Licensed Financial Advisor to support our growth. This position has flexibility, so we will consider part-time work hours, if required, and possibility of some work from home for the right employee. This position is a salaried position with potential for annual bonus.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a member of our four-person team, you will work with us in providing client service and financial planning to our well-established, diverse client base with multiple objectives to advance their financial goals.

Relationship Management

• Provide gold standard client service anticipating client needs and delivering proactive and quality communications to ensure clients are apprised of details related to their accounts;
• Provide clients support during market downturns and be able to communicate investment concepts to reassure clients to stay committed to their financial plans;

Specifically you will:

• Assist us in responding to incoming client calls and inquiries regarding financial planning, wealth management, tax, insurance and investment options;
• Meet with clients (Zoom, for now) for annual account reviews;
• Be committed to providing high quality client service by phone, email, and written communication;
• Manage action requests to and from clients and document in CRM software;
• Work closely with Advisors and team members to provide seamless financial planning & investment management;
• Ensure that all compliance, regulations and policies are being adhered to;
• Assist in preparing investment proposals, financial plans & client review presentations;
• Compile income projections, net worth summaries and other client facing documents as required; and
• Additional tasks and projects, as required

Qualifications Required:

• IIROC licensed – completion of CSC & CPH;
• At least 5 years’ investment and / or financial services industry experience speaking directly with clients and conducting one on one client meetings;
• Certified Financial Planner, Registered Financial Planning certificate or PFP;
• Insurance license an asset;

• Experience in managing client accounts using appropriate investment strategies, including discretionary managed portfolios;
• Experience with a client relationship management software such as Maximizer;
• You are sharp as a whip with outstanding analytical skills and ability to separate the “wheat from the chaff” ; and
• You possess maturity and are a poised professional in all interactions

You might be attracted to our community outreach, education programs or values-based business approach. Our warm and welcoming offices on Vancouver’s west side may be a welcome relief to you from a traditional corporate atmosphere. Or you may love the idea of a working within a dynamic and harmonious team environment. At this stage of your career, you are looking at more than just the bottom line. You seek engagement at many levels. If any of this strikes a chord, we may be what you are looking for.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please do not contact Sophia Financial Group regarding this position.

Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to apply by emailing jobs@mcnak.com with the subject line: Application for Sophia Financial Group. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume in your application.

Thank you for your interest in this position. McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group is the exclusive recruitment partner for Sophia Financial Group. For specific questions, Isabel Lee can be reached at isabel@mcnak.com or 604-662-8967 ext. 102 in confidence