Wealth Advisor/Financial Planner

Description

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- $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.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.