Financial Advisor - Lacombe

Did you know that Servus Credit Union is Alberta's largest credit union and is ranked #1 in Canada on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks list for 2022?
Compensation is based on experience and education: $50,850 - $71,091 per annum base salary.
Posting Closes: May 16, end of day
We are looking for a Financial Advisor in our Lacombe branch!
We are looking for individuals who are gutsy, smart and drive. Someone who cares about the financial fitness of our members and is ready to reimagine what that looks like. If you are passionate about guiding our members to meet their personal goals, this is the job for you!
As a Financial Advisor you are driven to develop your knowledge and technical expertise so you can confidently deliver all financial products, including lending and investments. You educate our members, using wealth management and debt management concepts, and identify opportunities to refer or sell additional products and services. Most importantly, you'll develop long term relationships with members, building trust and delivering customized financial solutions, ensuring success for our members, the branch, and Servus.
You are ready to meet members in a coffee shop, a restaurant or even where they work! You simply pick up your tablet and meet them where they are. Members love the convenience of having their Financial Advisor come to them and you enjoy getting out of the office.
More specifically, the scope of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Passionate about sales and referral targets
• Providing outstanding member experience by adhering to Servus' best practices
• Educate yourself about the local market and economic trends
• Develop new business by identifying opportunities through networking and community involvement. while maintaining Servus' positive image in the community
• Contributing to Servus' unparalleled culture of teamwork, positivity, and collaboration
• Adhering to all audits, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks of fraud or loss
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills and engaging members in conversations to finding out their immediate needs and reimagine their financial fitness

Requirements
To qualify, you will need at least 2 years of retail banking or related financial industry experience, preferably in sales or customer service and a high school diploma.
Although not required, the following education/certificates are valuable assets:

• Personal Financial Service Advice (PFSA)
• Financial Planning I (FP1)
• Investment Funds in Canada Course & License (IFIC)
• Post-secondary education in Finance (or related studies)

Moreover, Servus encourages candidates with a strong desire to learn and improve their financial intelligence! We provide extensive training, coaching, and educational/personal development assistance, to give you all the right tools to succeed and continually improve in this role.
Most importantly, we are looking for candidates with enthusiastic energy and impeccable communication skills, who are effortless in building rapport with our customers. If you are a positive, organized, and detail-oriented individual looking for a long-term career growth, then we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Working for Servus has outstanding benefits. We offer our employees flexible and practical benefits in addition to competitive salaries and career building opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Immediate financial service benefits
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation and vacation purchase program
• Flexible group benefit plan
• Flexible health and/or wellness spending account
• Employee/family assistance program
• Profit Share
• Group RSP programs available after 3 months

Imagine working for an organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and where everyone collaborates for your success. If you want to join a team of community leaders passionate in making an impact, apply now!
What happens next?
Thank you for applying with Servus Credit Union! If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting closes regarding next steps. Should you require an accommodation during the application and selection process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.
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