Investment Advisor - VCU Financial

Overview

The Position:

The Financial Advisor will play a significant role in providing financial advice to clients, primarily focused on savings, investment, and retirement solutions while strengthening the overall presence of VCU Financial in the communities it serves. The Financial Advisor will work with an existing book of business as well as work with other VCU Financial staff members to identify and distribute referral opportunities.

The Financial Advisor is expected to progress to the Investment and Life Specialist role.

• Build and maintain a book of business by sourcing new business, building relationships with other VCU Financial business lines, developing existing clients and community relationships.
• Prepare and present investment strategies appropriate for the achievement of each client’s specific goals and objectives.
• Advise on VCU Financial off-book (mutual fund) investment products.
• Perform ongoing client service, financial goal review, and portfolio rebalancing as appropriate to proactively identify existing and emerging needs.
• Review, analyze and update client files to meet practice engagement manual (PEM) standards.
• Enter confidential client-specific information on financial planning software as needed.
• Serve as an internal resource for VCU Financial peers in the provision of financial products and services, concepts, and advice.
• Monitor own results against performance objectives and take appropriate action to ensure goal attainment.
• Maintain the filing of individual client files according to specified procedures and guidelines.
• Work with Vision Credit Union marketing team to identify and provide input into social media content on behalf of VCU Financial.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of member/client fulfillment programs.
• Assist in planning and coordination of seminars for both the public and for select clients.
• Assist in coordinating client appreciation activities.
• Work primarily out of a base location to conduct meetings with clients virtually. Occasional travel will be required to meet clients in person.
• May relieve other positions as required and deemed appropriate.
• Keep current with an ever-changing work environment.
• Adhere to legislation and security procedures accurately and promptly.
• Actively solicit new business opportunities within the community and/or trading area through personal contact, cold calling, report analysis, and follow-up on referrals.
• Complete annual training for the position as outlined in the Vision Credit Union Ltd. training progression document, ensuring knowledge is evident and procedures are followed.
• Obtain annual continuing education credit requirements specific to the industry and designation attained.
• Adhere to all Vision Credit Union Ltd. policies and procedures.
• Follow all compliance policies and procedures in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines.
• Assist the Senior Vice President of Operations & Premises with other duties as assigned.

• At least 3 years of investment-related experience in a fast-paced professional advice role within a financial institution or investment firm.
• Valid and current AB Mutual Funds License, or willing to obtain promptly.
• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Professional-level knowledge of Canadian investment products, strategies, and concepts.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales objectives.
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  Possess strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Fully proficient with industry standard systems and programs such as securities processing and portfolio management software.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who is working on, or willing to work towards, attaining a full Life Insurance Agent Certificate.
• Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Effective business communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal, analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Human Resources

Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Corporate Office

5007 – 51 Street

Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6

Fax

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Reports To:

Senior Vice President of Operations & Premises

We may very well be the right fit for you… and you for us. We’re Vision Credit Union. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive for exceptional member service and community impact.