Planning Director – Estate and Financial Planning Services
Sun Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$110,000 - CA$180,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Development of advanced financial plans to address client goals and needs through the implementation of strategies to address, risk management, retirement planning, tax planning and estate planning needs.
- Provide comprehensive strategies focused on the management of intergenerational wealth transfers for individuals and business owners.
- Organize regional training and client seminars for Sun Life Advisors and clients with a focus on advanced financial planning topics.
- Collaboration with Advanced Case Managers (ACM) and Insurance Sales Distributors (ISD) in providing insurance solutions.
- Proactively staying up to date in all areas of financial planning, wealth management, tax and estate planning.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with field leaders, Sun Life Advisors and senior leaders.
Requirements
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is mandatory
- Professional designations such as TEP, CLU or CPA is an asset
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning or a similar field
- Comprehensive understanding of financial planning principles and practices
- Proficient in utilizing Sun Life Financial Distributors' planning tools, specifically Conquest software.
- Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
- Proven talent in facilitation and delivering presentations
- Adept at building and maintaining professional relationships
- Demonstrated capacity for self-direction and independent work
- Keen analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts in simple terms
- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple clients
- Familiarity with digital tools for virtual client meetings and remote collaboration (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other financial professionals.
Benefits
- Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial planningrisk managementretirement planningtax planningestate planningwealth managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillspresentation skillsrelationship management
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationfacilitationself-directionindependent worktime managementorganizational skillsteam collaborationbuilding relationshipsclient management
Certifications
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)TEPCLUCPA