Financial Planning Analyst Jobs

The Financial Planning Analyst is responsible to work with the firm’s Partners/Advisors to prepare financial plans for their individual, family, and business owner clients. The role collects and analyzes financial information to prepare retirement forecasts, retirement income plans, life insurance needs analyses, and investment portfolio analyses on behalf of the advisor. The Financial Planning Analyst researches financial databases and products that match clients’ needs and utilizes financial planning software to develop financial plans and reports. The position is accountable for ensuring all client-related activity is documented in our Client Relationship Management (CRM) software and tracks and reports on activity by advisor.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Product Knowledge & Compliance
• Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Comprehensive Financial Planning
• Insurance
• Investments
• Client Communication

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience - Up to 2 years Financial planning, investment planning, insurance and risk management, and retirement planning experience
• Required Certification(s)/License(s)/ Professional Designation(s) - Successful completion of the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) MFDA Mutual Fund licensed Life Licensed Qualification Program (LLQP)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Preferred Certification(s)/ License(s)/ Professional Designation(s) - Interest in pursuing and obtaining Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification within the first 5 years of employment Current Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) certification (or willing to obtain within the first 3 years of employment)
• Required Education- Post Secondary, 2 year Diploma

High level of knowledge of securities requirements in Ontario and other jurisdictions as required, including Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) • Proficient with Financial Planning software (ex. NaviPlan, VisionWorks, Conquest) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (ex. Sage) • Demonstrated advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word • Intermediate level proficiency in PowerPoint and Outlook • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail and able to focus for extended periods of time • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; is able to describe complex financial planning concepts in a way that is clear and readily understood by the client • Professional approach and demeanour • Committed to the highest level of integrity and ethical conduct; handles confidential information with discretion • Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences; investigates and responds to issues promptly • Self-directed, able to work well independently with limited direction • Collaborative team player, works with partners, advisors, and financial planning administration to provide clients with a professional and seamless financial planning experience • Flexible and adaptable; able to work with a variety of team members, demonstrates respect for individual differences and diverse perspectives - Able to analyze, organize and prioritize work from multiple different sources with potentially conflicting deadlines • Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities • Demonstrates critical thinking, questions and challenges own thoughts, ideas, and assumptions and respectfully challenges those of others • Possesses a continuous process improvement mindset, able to identify inefficiencies with processes and recommend improvements, documenting and updating standard operating procedures