Financial Planning Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada • Waterloo, ON

70d

About The Position

As an integral member of the RBC Family Office Services team, your role as a Financial Planning Specialist is to work with our advisors to deliver comprehensive, customized financial plans to High Net Worth (HNW) clients of RBC Wealth Management. As a valued partner, you will also assist with business development, opportunity spotting and revenue generation.

Requirements

• Five years experience with tax planning for high net worth clients.
• Five years of relevant experience in all aspects of financial planning.
• One or more of the following professional designations in Accounting: CA/CMA/CGA/CPA
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills.
• Microsoft Office and financial planning software such as Conquest or Naviplan.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in English and French
• Investment and insurance industry knowledge are also strong assets.
• Certified Financial Planners (CFP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial plans that meet client’s specific needs in the areas of financial, investment, retirement, tax, risk management and estate planning.
• Personalize each financial plan to provide expert knowledge around issues affecting clients, such as: holding companies, employee stock options, individual pension plans, retirement compensation agreements, gift and charitable planning, etc.
• Simplify complex strategies to assist advisors.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Planning Analyst team in the preparation of financial plans.
• Promote and support a work environment that inspires innovation, creativity, collaboration and diversity.
• Develop strong internal and external networks and referral sources.

Benefits

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees