Financial Advisor

We are currently seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team.

The Financial Advisor provides exceptional customer service to current and potential members by offering a full range of deposit/investments and complex lending services. The Financial Advisor identifies member life stage cycle and provides solutions to financial needs, and/or refers member to an appropriate advisor. This position manages a portfolio of members.

**Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day**
- **Member Service**:Builds strong relationships with current and potential members; identifies member life stage cycle and provides financial advice to members or refers to appropriate advisor.
- **Member Transactions**: Processes a full range of complex member transactions including, but not limited to: personal loans, retail mortgages and RRSP loans; investment products (typically under $100K in investible assets); opening personal or business accounts, debit/credit cards, LOC/overdraft protection, and related insurance products.
- **Branch Goals**:Supports achievement of annual branch goals and objectives through proactive promotion of FW products and services, participation in branch campaigns, and actively seeks potential cross-sell and/or referral opportunities during interaction with members or potential members. Achieves established annual sales and referral targets.
- **Other duties**as required by branch leadership.

**Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- College or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Mutual Funds License required
- Must complete the internal First West certification program specific to this role within the required timeframe
- PFP preferred
- 2 years in a Member Advisor role, or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to identify needs and recommend products and services to members
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and solve problems using common sense and sound judgment
- Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload
- Proficient in computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and banking software programs
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

**What’s in it for you**:
First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

- Mental health coverage and resources
- Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
- Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
- Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

Your individuality is welcome here.

**About Us**

We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.