Senior Wealth Advisor

Fidelity Investments Canada

$120K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business, Commerce, or Finance or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in investment management and advising high-net-worth clients.
  • Strong investment management and financial planning background.
  • CFA or CIM and LLQP designations required, with additional designations like CFP or MBA beneficial.
  • Must be licensed as Registered Representative (RR) and meet IIROC proficiency requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Create investment strategies based on client needs.
  • Proactively educate clients on investment products and strategies.
  • Onboard new clients in collaboration with Sales Development VP.
  • Mentor junior Wealth Advisors and increase business opportunities.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation with company RRSP contributions.
  • Health benefits from day one with coverage for mental health services.
  • Parental leave top-up at 100% salary for 25 weeks.
  • Up to $650 reimbursement for home office equipment.
  • Generous PTO with volunteer days included.
Full Job Description
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. As part of Fidelity's dynamic work model, you will have a flexible, 100% remote work schedule The Senior Wealth Advisor will play a key role establishing and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth clients. The Senior Wealth Advisor will manage and grow a dedicated client portfolio while creating comprehensive financial plans and providing exceptional client service. The incumbent will have a strong client relationship focus and will employ a holistic goals-based approach to help high net worth families develop a complete vision for their future. How You'll Make an Impact -Develop and maintain strong client relationships • Partner with clients and prospects to understand their objectives and what is important to them in setting financial goals • Act as a concierge to clients to assist with their financial needs and ensure client satisfaction with a focus on retention of clients • Provide regular updates to clients on investment strategies, capital markets and various other aspects of the client's financial needs • Be resourceful when determining solutions that will add value to the client's long-term goals - Able to develop investment and financial planning strategies for our clients on how to invest their portfolios and plan for long-term financial goals. • Complete a deep discovery to understand clients financial and nonfinancial situation and what factors are important to them • Leverage our financial planning software to put together a plan to address identified client needs and goals • Continuously review and update client plans as material changes occur throughout various life stage - Develop and maintain long-term client relationships • Ensure clients receive the appropriate levels of service, including meetings, planning, reporting, and responses to requests/questions • Proactively contact existing clients to educate them about investment strategies, products and services to help them grow their portfolios • Identify, execute and follow up on opportunities to gather additional client assets while providing client centered discussions. • Increase number of clients doing business with Fidelity • May include travel across Canada - Work closely with the Sales Development VP in the onboarding process of new books of business and the accompanying clients. • In collaboration with Sales Development VP, successfully on-board new clients while minimizing attrition of clients • Strong understanding of internal operational model • Meet with the advisor and understand the existing client relationships as part of the transition process; collaborate to best manage the transition - Provide guidance and direction to Wealth Advisor(s) • Mentor (Junior) Wealth Advisors to build a development pipeline • Strategize ways to increase prospects, client penetration and overall book of business • Increase the number of clients doing business with Fidelity advisors What You'll Need • Exceptional communication skills; verbal and written; ability to articulate financial planning concepts clearly and succinctly • In-depth understanding of product structures, capital markets and investments • Ability to position appropriate products and investments in the context of current needs as well as clients' long-term financial plans. • Excellent relationship management skills and client-centric focus • Outstanding attention to detail and constant commitment to excellence What We're Looking For • Completion of a University degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience • 7+ years of experience in investment management experience and advising retail and high-net worth clients • Strong Investment management experience and Financial planning experience • Bilingual in English/French is an asset • Obtained CFA or CIM and LLQP designations • Additional designations such as CFP, MBA are an asset • Must be licensed as an Registered Representative (RR) and have the ability to sell both mutual funds and securities • Must meet IIROC proficiency requirements • Registered as Portfolio Manager (PM) or ability to be licensed as one is an asset Some of the ways we'll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team: • Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you • Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy • Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks • Up to $650 for home office equipment • Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice • Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups • Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today-and your financial well-being tomorrow. For this role, your total rewards include: • Base Salary: A competitive annual range of $120,000- $160,000 based on your experience and qualifications. • Variable compensation plan: participation in a compensation-based incentive program that rewards you for driving results and achieving targets. • RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution-no employee matching required. We're proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements. This posting represents a future vacancy or multiple future vacancies within our organization. We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

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