CUSO Wealth Strategies Inc.
Insurance Specialist Contractor Service Opportunity
About CUSO Wealth Strategies Inc.
Its Head Office is in Kelowna, BC. CUSO Wealth Strategies Inc. provides wealth management strategic and best practices support to credit unions. CUSO was established in 2012 with the purpose of assisting small to mid-sized credit unions create, maintain, and assist with the day-to-day management of a sustainable, profitable, and compliant wealth management subsidiary. CUSO works with 7 BC and Alberta credit unions partners with combined assets of more than $1 billion.
Service Opportunity
CUSO Wealth Strategies Inc. is looking to engage an experienced insurance specialist to provide coaching and case consultation services to the Financial Planners/Advisors in BC and Alberta based credit unions. The specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for the wealth management teams including providing advanced knowledge of tax and estate rules and strategies. The specialist will identify risk management to better serve credit union members and be familiar with concepts, insurance company products, illustration software, and processes.
Specific services to be provided include:
- Coaching and case consultation with Financial Planners/Advisors
- Relationship building with other credit union departments
- Case work management and joint presentation with Financial Planners/Advisors to credit union members, individuals, families, business partners and small business owners
This is a self-employed/contractor relationship with CUSO for an initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension based on the mutual agreement. The schedule of hours and location are flexible within BC or Alberta. Fee for services will be established with an hourly rate plus commission arrangement.
Qualifications and Credentials
- 10 years’ recent related experience preferably in consultative sales role(s)
- A university degree in a related field is an asset.
- Comprehensive understanding of wealth preservation and wealth transfer strategies for families, business owners, farmers, mass affluent, and HNW individuals
- Experience with financial planning, tax, and estate knowledge and applications
- Strong written, verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management, organization with attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Financial Planners/Advisors
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
- Must be personable to connect and build rapport with credit union members and staff.
- Current Insurance Council licensing in Life and Accident & Sickness is required.
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is required.
Other Requirements
- Occasional travel will be required to locations in BC and Alberta.
Why CUSO Wealth Strategies?
- We are a small, dedicated team of professionals committed to doing our best work in an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.
- We encourage work & life integration and offer flexibility with hours and work location tailored to individual needs.
- Our leadership team encourages growth, independence, service excellence and team camaraderie.
- We believe in the cooperative model and work to support the sustainability and profitability of the credit unions we serve which in turn make a direct economic, social, and cultural impact in our communities.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in exploring this contractor opportunity, please submit your service proposal including resume/qualifications/bio in confidence to Ann Wong, Vice President, Business Development at awong@cuwealth.ca by December 15, 2023.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity. All proposals under consideration will be contacted.