IA Financial Group

Financial Planner

IA Financial Group$84K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of relevant experience in financial planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on financial services or related field.
  • Financial Planner (FP) designation required.
  • Strong expertise in advanced financial planning and knowledge of personal and corporate taxation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex financial, tax, and estate planning situations for high-net-worth clients.
  • Develop tailored wealth protection, accumulation, and transfer strategies.
  • Act as a resource for other advisors and teams in translating complex financial concepts.
  • Present recommendations in meetings with advisors and clients.
  • Design and deliver training for distribution networks, along with technical guides and materials.
  • Support the onboarding and development of new team members.
  • Contribute to team practices and enhance financial planning tools and resources.

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance plans.
  • Competitive retirement savings plan.
  • Employee share purchase plan.
  • Generous vacation program and wellness days.
  • Telemedicine services available.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Ergonomic furniture program to support health.
  • Performance bonus structure.
  • Discounts on iA products.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You Will Accomplish With Us

As a Financial Planner, you will be at the heart of our mission. Key responsibilities include:

  • Analyze complex financial, tax and estate planning situations and develop recommendations tailored to the needs of high-net-worth clients, professionals and business owners.
  • Contribute to the development of advanced wealth protection, accumulation, decumulation and wealth transfer strategies.
  • Act as a resource person for advisors and members of the Advanced Financial and Tax Solutions team, including translating complex financial, tax and estate concepts into practical guidance.
  • Participate occasionally in meetings to present recommendations alongside advisors and their clients.
  • Design and deliver training programs for distribution networks and contribute to the development of guides, technical reference materials and sales support tools.
  • Support the onboarding and development of new team members.
  • Monitor developments in financial planning, taxation, insurance and wealth management.
  • Assess the impact of legislative and tax changes on recommended strategies.
  • Contribute to the evolution of team practices, processes and service offerings by collaborating with various internal partners on special projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in the enhancement of financial planning tools, calculators and resources used by advisors and the team.
  • Identify business needs, validate financial and tax assumptions incorporated into tools, and ensure the accuracy and relevance of the technical content developed.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is recognized for their expertise in advanced financial planning and strong knowledge of personal and corporate taxation.
  • Stands out for their ability to analyze complex situations, synthesize information and develop strategic recommendations.
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to simplify and explain complex financial, tax and estate planning concepts to a variety of audiences.
  • Is recognized for excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
  • Has 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in financial planning.
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in financial services or a related field.
  • Holds the Financial Planner (FP) designation.
  • Demonstrates autonomy, initiative, rigor, reliability and sound professional judgment.
  • Has a strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Understands the challenges faced by business owners, incorporated professionals and high-net-worth families.
  • Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will be required to collaborate both verbally and in writing with unilingual English-speaking partners on a daily basis.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
  • A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;
  • Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, enabling you to enhance your personal effectiveness while supporting organizational growth;
  • A healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential;
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits
  • Flexible group insurance plans;
  • Competitive retirement savings plan;
  • Employee share purchase plan;
  • Vacation program and wellness and personal development days;
  • Telemedicine services;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program;
  • Ergonomic furniture program;
  • Performance bonus;
  • Discounts on iA products;
  • And much more!

Apply Today and Take the Lead on Your Career, Where Your Talent Truly Matters!<

Not Sure Whether to Apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you!


The typical hiring range for this position is between $84,691 and $115,371; base salary may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience and internal equity.

Location(s)
Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Other Possible Location(s)
Vancouver / 988 Broadway West

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-09-30

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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