Financial Planning Consultant

Job Description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you’ll be doing You will be part of CIBC’s Financial Planning and Advice team, which offers comprehensive financial planning and specialized wealth planning strategies to CIBC’s clients, including estate planning, business transition planning, tax minimization strategies, protection planning and philanthropy. As a CIBC Financial Planning Consultant, you will be accountable for providing expert financial planning counsel that specializes in wealth management solutions working in partnership with CIBC banking centre based advisors for their clients. The team operates within the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Each Financial Planning Consultant will be accredited with their Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP) with Financial Planning Canada and in Quebec the (IQPF) designation. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. This role is also eligible for variable incentive compensation, which varies significantly based on several factors, including employee performance. We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process. How you’ll succeed Product Knowledge and Support – Provide subject matter expertise of industry, economic and market impact on the business, legislation, competitors, regulators, trends, etc. typically acquired through 7 - 10 years of financial advisory/sales experience with high net worth clients. Extensive investment knowledge and expertise and strong understanding of markets sufficient to respond to detailed and complex inquiries from a sophisticated, knowledgeable and high net-worth client group. Analysis – Engage with clients in a discovery advice conversation to understand, define and analyze their priorities and family dynamic, identifying opportunities to optimize financial planning strategies to build wealth and recommend solutions that align. Analyze clients financial situation and investment portfolios and align recommendations to clients goals. Prepare and present holistic financial plans using CIBC financial planning tools that encompass retirement, education, intergenerational estate considerations while incorporating future income requirements and consideration. Service Focus – Provide clients insights on the current economic and market environment and the effect on