Financial Planner - Halifax jobs at Td Bank in Canada, Halifax

A typical day at work might look like:

• Mentor the team on advice-giving strategies on banking solutions to improve the overall customer experience and financial confidence

• Promote TD's image and goodwill within the community by participating in community events

• Enhance customer experience by understanding their financial needs and providing appropriate solutions

• Act as the highest point of escalation for the branch to ensure customer issues are handled in the best course of action and participate in the resolution of reported matters when required

• Oversee complex branch administrative duties for mutual funds, real estate secured credit, and other compliance-related issues

• Ensure overall employee scheduling is optimal

• Develop and implement business development strategies within the budget and communicate results to the team to meet business objectives

• Ensure accuracy of all customer transactions as per TD's policies to achieve operational excellence

• Mentor the team on offering One TD solutions and building lasting relationships with customers

• Liaise with Wealth and Business Banking to stay updated with processes, emerging issues, and industry regulations

• Cultivate a positive and customer-focused work environment that builds productivity, innovation, operational improvement, and professionalism

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree and/or over 5 years of relevant experience

• Completion of Branch Compliance Officer (BCO) and IFIC or CSC Course

• A strategic thinker with extensive knowledge of advanced investing and credit processes, policies, programs, and systems to provide tactical direction to senior leadership

• Proficiency in software tools including MS Office, and internet application

• Strong communication skills to liaise with customers, employees, and cross functional teams

• A thorough and accurate decision maker who can exercise discretion and judgement skills when working with confidential information

• A dedicated and committed leader who can make an impact on the team and positively influence them and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Job Description:

We have a long and growing history in wealth management leadership and are poised for even greater future success. Feel welcome, challenged and rewarded. Trust us, you'll be busy, but never bored.

With a focus on relationship management, advice and business development, you will:

• Identify your client's life and financial goals, provide comprehensive reviews and build long-term relationships through financial planning expertise, relationship building and ongoing services
• Conduct reporting and relevant analysis using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations and continually assess the effectiveness of programs, policies and practices
• Contribute to team and department goals while strengthening customer service and dedication
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency and implement continuous improvements
• Be knowledgeable of best practices and procedures and stay ahead of emerging trends
• Acquire and apply expertise, provide mentorship, assistance and direction to others
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by aligned risk appetite
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive and service-oriented work environment

Educational Requirements:

• University Degree (preferred)
• 3 – 5 years within the financial services industry managing client relationships, providing financial advice and tailored investment solutions (preferred)
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or CFA Level 1 (or higher) required before start date
• Complete Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) within first 90 days in role
• CIRO Registered Representative (RR) license within first 90 days in role
• Complete Wealth Management Essentials (WME) within first 30 months in role
• Achieve Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation within first 3 years in role
  • CFP Eligibility requirements:
    University Degree OR meetoneof the following:
    • Up to 10 years of qualifying work experience
    • Have been a QAFP professional in good standing for a minimum of 5 years at the time of applying

Skills you will require:

• Passion for financial planning and driven to help clients reach their financial & life goals
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to prospect external business development opportunities through networking and have experience in high value sales and business development
• Deep understanding of the industry, competitive landscape, economic market issues, and the regulatory environment
• You have excellent people and problem-solving skills that help you build and maintain client relationships
• Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and independently, provide assistance and build relationships

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.