Royal Bank of Canada

Will & Estate Consultant

Royal Bank of Canada$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Canadian Law Degree and called to the bar in at least one Canadian province or territory
  • Minimum 5 years' experience with advanced knowledge of Canadian legislation regarding wills and estates
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin at a business level
  • Strong knowledge of insurance products as estate planning tools
  • Advanced understanding of common law related to wills, estates, and trusts
  • Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and electronic

Responsibilities

  • Conduct client interviews and develop comprehensive summary letters of advice
  • Collaborate with advisors in client seminars and build relationships with estate planning professionals
  • Stay updated on legislation, policy, and risk management relevant to wealth management
  • Identify and pursue new business and referral opportunities for RBC
  • Promote a collaborative environment within RBC to enhance client service
  • Maintain accurate records of activities and results
  • Coordinate follow-ups from client interactions with internal and external consultants

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Competitive compensation with potential commissions and stock options
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within the community
  • Support for flexible work arrangements when feasible
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As an integral member of Wealth Management Services, your role as a Will & Estate Consultant is to work with Investment Advisors to provide consulting services to their clients, which can then be implemented in coordination with their own tax and legal professionals. This team of accredited professionals enables RBC advisors to deliver a level of integrated wealth management that previously was only available to the most affluent families.

What will you do?
  • Carry out client interview sessions and create comprehensive summary letters for clients recapping advice discussed in the session
  • Participate with advisors in client / prospect seminars and develop and maintain relationships with other estate planning professionals both internal and external to RBC Financial Group.
  • Stay current relative to pertinent legislation, policy and risk management issues.
  • Proactively identify new business and referral opportunities for RBC Financial Group where appropriate.
  • Foster a cohesive working environment across RBC Financial Group to facilitate the seamless delivery of service to clients they encounter.
  • Maintain and report an accurate and complete record of activities and results.
  • Work with advisors in identifying appropriate opportunities
  • Follow through and co-ordinate any actions that come out of the interview process (i.e. various internal and external consultants.)
  • Stay current on the business unit's strategy and client offerings


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • Canadian Law Degree and called to the bar in at least one Canadian province or territory.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience, and advanced knowledge of Canadian legislation including planning of wills, estate & trust administration; and related tax rules and planning opportunities.
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin (spoken proficiency required at a business level).
  • Good knowledge of various insurance products as estate planning tools.
  • Advanced knowledge of common law related to wills, estates and trusts
  • Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license


Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of Civil Law
  • Knowledge in Cross Border Planning
  • Estate and Trust experience
  • Knowledge of Insurance Planning and Solutions
  • STEP membership


What's in it for you?

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


RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Job Skills
Client Counseling, Customer Needs, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Product Services

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-30

Application Deadline:

2026-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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