Wealth Planning Associate

We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada's Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm's values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let's talk

**Position Summary**:
Are you a client centric individual who has a passion for financial planning? This is a fantastic opportunity to join Advisory Services, a fast-growing team within the firm, responsible for providing exceptional service to our high-net worth clients.

This is an intermediate, financial planning support position focused on providing exemplary holistic wealth management, including, but not limited to financial planning, insurance planning, investment planning and management, philanthropy and tax and estate planning.

As a member of our high-performing Wealth Planning Associates (WPA) team, you will have the opportunity to partner with our best-in-class Wealth Advisors and work in collaboration to learn from the ground up. Starting as a Wealth Planning Associate, many progress to Senior Wealth Planning Associates and then to Wealth Advisors. Our WPA Career Development Program focuses on personal and professional growth to maximize potential and success in career paths such as career Associates, people leadership and Wealth Advisors.

The location will be a hybrid of work from home and an in-office environment.

**As a Wealth Planning Associate within the Advisory Services Division, your main responsibilities will involve**:

- Supporting Advisors to provide first-class financial planning and strategic wealth management services to our clients.
- Managing client reviews, scheduling meetings and preparing client meeting materials.
- Preparing investment portfolio reviews.
- Performing insurance needs analysis.
- Managing day-to-day client requests and partnering with various internal Nicola Wealth teams to execute, as applicable.
- Delivering a high level of end-to-end personalized client service with rapid resolution of queries.
- Continuously engaging in ongoing learning and development to improve skills and knowledge.

**Your key attributes will include**:

- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Ability to focus on complex tasks for long periods of time with competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain professionalism and collaboration under pressure
- Ability to be resourceful and a self-starter

**Your skills and qualifications will include**:

- You have a minimum of three years' related work experience in a client facing role, at a wealth management firm with exposure to investment, financial planning and insurance planning.
- Completion or in the process of obtaining the following is considered an asset:

- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP)
- Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1
- Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are comfortable working with numbers with an analytical mindset.
- You have exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills to build trust with clients and colleagues.
- You have the ability to work as part of the wider team, as well as individually.
- You have the confidence to adapt to change.