Financial Planning Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada•Waterloo, ON

11d•CA$90,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

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.