Financial Planner - Kirkland

Financial Planner - Kirkland at TD Securities

TD Wealth embraces a sophisticated and holistic goals discovery approach to wealth planning and protection, offering highly personalised advice and service to clients. The Financial Planning team focuses on helping clients set and achieve their financial goals while delivering a legendary customer experience, leveraging deep industry knowledge and award‑winning, high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify client 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, 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, implementing continuous improvements.
• Stay up‑to‑date on best practices and emerging trends.
• Provide mentorship, assistance and direction to others.
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by an aligned risk appetite.
• Fully participate as a team member, supporting a positive and service‑oriented work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Financial planner diploma granted by the Institute of Financial Planning (IPF) prior to start date.
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or CFA Level 1 (or higher) prior to start date.
• 3 to 5 years of banking experience.
• Bilingualism (English and French) required to serve the community’s needs.

Nice to Have

• CIRO license preferred (required within the first 90 days).
• Complete Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) within the first 90 days.
• Complete Wealth Management Essentials (WME) within the first 30 months.
• Deep understanding of the industry, competitive landscape and economic market issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently, provide assistance and build relationships.

Key Skills

• Passion for financial planning and a drive to help clients reach their financial & life goals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to prospect external business development opportunities through networking and experience in high‑value sales and business development.
• Deep understanding of the industry, competitive landscape, economic market issues and the regulatory environment.
• Excellent people and problem‑solving skills that help build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently, provide assistance and build relationships.

About TD

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and the fifth largest bank in North America by branches and stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well‑being goals. It includes a base salary, variable compensation, health and well‑being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programmes.

Accommodations

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Metadata

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Investment Banking
• Work location: Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Line of Business: TD Wealth
• Pay details: Variable commission‑based earnings.