This is a great opportunity to join and established and well-respected wealth management team!
We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the Shuswap community. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive compensation plan, and perks such as reduced banking fees, comprehensive benefits, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.
As an Investment Specialist, you will deliver professional financial advice to SASCU members and non-members, primarily focused on savings, investment and retirement solutions that builds a bridge for members as their needs progress towards full financial planning. The Investment Specialist delivers on the SASCU Member Experience by identifying member needs, building sound modular financial plans, and partnering to actively promote the growth of all SASCU products and services.
What you’ll do:
- Build and maintain a book of business by sourcing new business, building relationships with other SASCU business lines and developing existing member and community relationships.
- Set and meet sales, growth and professional development targets.
- Build both internal and external networks to capitalize on business referral opportunity.
- Prepare and present financial strategies appropriate for the achievement of the client’s specific goals and objectives.
- Provide comprehensive investment, insurance and financial advice in a way that educates the client and enables them to make sound financial choices.
- Sell SASCU on and off-book (mutual fund) investment products.
- Provision of ongoing client service, financial goal review, needs analysis, and portfolio rebalancing as appropriate to proactively identify existing and emerging needs.
- Build high-trust member relationships by consistently following through on commitments, being proactive with client contact efforts and providing value-added financial advice that enables the client to improve their financial position over time.
- Work closely with credit union peers to provide members with next level financial products and advice and to help clients establish sound financial habits, eventually referring them to a SASCU Financial Planner based on account size, life stage or complexity of needs.
- Partner with credit union peers through referral or joint client meetings to consolidate business held elsewhere and provide the right product at the right time.
- Serve as an internal resource for SASCU peers in the provision of financial products and services.
What you’ll bring:
- A post-secondary education.
- At least 3 years of investment related experience in a fast-paced professional sales role.
- Valid and current BC Mutual Funds License (IFIC/Canadian Securities). CFP (or PFP) designation or specialization is an asset. Willingness to attain designation within a 3-year period.
- Professional level knowledge of Canadian investment, insurance, and financial planning products, strategies, and concepts.
You’re perfect for this role if you have:
- A proven record of achieving and exceeding sales objectives.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
This is a full-time Monday to Friday position (flexibility is required to meet member needs). It an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.
A bit about SASCU:
SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. In addition, SASCU stewards $235 million in client investments. Learn more at www.sascu.com
A note on COVID-19:
Additional safety precautions have been put in place to protect SASCU staff and the public. More details can be found here: sascu.com/covid-19-response. Further information will be provided later in the recruitment process.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.