Wealth Advisor/Financial Planner at Fidelity Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Listening Skills, Financial Planning, Investment Strategies, Client Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Client Education, Operational Support, Investment Suitability Assessment, Financial Planning Software, Client Satisfaction, Sales Strategies, Portfolio Management, Client Retention, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. As part of Fidelity's dynamic work model, you will have a flexible, 100% remote work schedule Who We Are At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally. What We Do The primary responsibility of the Wealth Advisor is to provide support and excellent client experiences. The Wealth Advisor will be advising clients on how to invest their portfolios and prepare client plans and proposals. The Wealth Advisor will be making moderate client recommendations and proposal. The Wealth Advisor will provide operational support and work closely with internal partners in portfolio services, investments, products, operations and client services to execute on client relationship strategies. How You’ll Make an Impact - Work in partnership with transition team in the onboarding process of new clients. Act as a concierge to clients to assist with their financial needs and ensure client satisfaction and retention Proactively contact existing clients to educate them about products and services to help them onboard their clients through a digital first experience Be resourceful when determining moderate solutions that will add value to the client’s long-term goals -Develop investment and financial planning strategies for our clients on how to invest their portfolios and plan for long-term financial goals. Advise clients on how to invest their portfolios and plan for moderate/basic financial goals Familiarity with financial planning software to put together plans to address identified client needs and goals Ability to guide clients in an investment suitability assessment - Manage assigned client base and ability to work in a team-based model Proactively contact clients and prospects educate them about investment strategies, products and services to help them grow their portfolios Strategize ways to increase client penetration and overall sales Increase number of clients doing business with Fidelity - Develop and maintain long-term client relationships Ensure clients receive the appropriate levels of service, including meetings, planning, reporting, and responses to requests/questions - Provide exceptional client experience and client service not limited to basic operational support (i.e. website access) Liaise with back-office and middle-office to provide operational and on-boarding support Understands Fidelity Values and provides exceptional client service and/or operational support What You’ll Need Outstanding communication and listening skills; verbal and written. Ability to simplify complicated financial planning concepts In-depth understanding of product structures, capital markets and investments Ability to position appropriate products and investments in the context of current needs as well as clients’ long-term financial plans. Exceptional relationship management skills and client-centric focus Ability to work in a team environment What We’re Looking For Completion of a University degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in financial services industry Superior knowledge of the investment industry and products Strong familiarity with financial planning tools/software Bilingual in English/French is an asset Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Must be licensed as an Registered Representative (RR) and have the ability to sell both mutual funds and securities Must meet CIRO proficiency requirements Working towards CIM or CFA (Level 1) is an asset CFP (Certified Financial Planner) or PFP (Personal Financial Planner) is a nice to have Fidelity Benefits and Perks! 100% remote and hybrid work arrangements Competitive total compensation package Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Company contributions to your Fidelity RRSP with no matching required, with incremental growth across the first 4 years. Opportunity to participate in Fidelity profit-sharing program Company contributes into your RRSP, without a matching requirement from you Health benefits and coverage, with no requirement for employee paid premiums, including up to $5000 for therapy Health Care Spending Account TELUS Health Virtual Care app Health and Fitness Reimbursement Up to $650 for home office equipment Generous time off policy 2 paid days annually to volunteer Access to over 11,000 training and development courses Tuition reimbursement Monetary awards for completing a required designation Annual dues reimbursement for professional designations Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption Leave - Fidelity will top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow. For this role, your total rewards include: Base Salary: A competitive annual range of $100,000 to $140,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Variable compensation plan: participation in a compensation-based incentive program that rewards you for driving results and achieving targets. RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required. We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements. This posting represents a future vacancy or multiple future vacancies within our organization. Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground. Accommodation during the application process Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca. No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Why Work at Fidelity? We are proud to be recipients of the following: Awards • Canada's Top 100 Employers o Greater Toronto's Top Employers o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers o Canada's Top Employers for Young People • Great Place To Work® Certified o Best Workplaces for Inclusion o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth o Best Workplaces for Women o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance o Best Workplaces in Ontario o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams • LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada • Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer Designations • Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified • Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy • TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting • Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team About Us Fidelity Canada has become an employer of choice for talented people seeking rewarding career opportunities in the financial services industry. We look to hire outstanding individuals who want to maximize their potential and be challenged in all aspects of their professional careers. To help our employees excel in their roles at Fidelity, we provide everyone here with the best training, resources and support possible throughout their careers. With our help, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish here. We’re excited you’re considering Fidelity for your career plans. The Search Jobs section is your online source for job opportunities at Fidelity. Using our site is simple - just take a few moments to create an online profile for your ideal job. Your profile is then automatically matched to open positions and you are notified via e-mail each time a match is made. Or, if you prefer, you can search our list of jobs before registering with us. Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. 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Responsibilities

The Wealth Advisor is responsible for providing support and excellent client experiences, advising clients on investment portfolios, and preparing client plans and proposals. They will also manage client relationships and work closely with internal partners to execute client strategies.