Job Description
Full Time Ind. Contributor Hamilton, ON, CA 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1708 Cowan Insurance Group is looking for a highly motivatedFinancial Advisor to join our team! Reporting to the Director, Wealth Management, you will be an integral member of our wealth management team responsible for deepening and broadening new and existing client relationships from an assigned block of business, in collaboration with associates in wealth management and other lines of businesses. You will be a key contributor to Cowan’s growth strategy and its strong sales culture, through the prospecting of new clients, by organically growing new business in the Wealth Management team. You’re innovative and entrepreneurial who focuses on retaining and growing a financial advisory practice, with an unbiased approach to products and solutions. You’re a relationship builder who is good at striking a meaningful conversation with a client, industry partner or colleague. You’re a problem solver who offers unique, holistic financial planning solutions to meet your clients’ complex needs.What you will do:Develop and build relationships with existing and new clients as well as internal and external referral sources and centers-of-influence Develop an understanding of each client’s needs using a holistic planning approach to identify, recommend and implement the most suitable financial solutionsProactively sourcing new business, managing clients, and ultimately growing a solid client baseUnderstand and adhere to all regulatory and compliance operating standardsWhat you will bring:Minimum of 10 years previous hands-on investment and financial planning experienceProficient in using financial planning softwareMeet all provincial licensing requirements including continuing education requirementsUniversity Degree/College DiplomaProfessional Designations (ie: CFP, CIM, CLU) or working towardsYou’re a self-motivated, people-oriented individual with a passion for helping people with their short- mid and long-term financial planning needsYou have a track record of building and growing a profitable financial advisory practiceYou love networking in community and industry association eventsAbility to grow the business in a sales/business development capacityExcellent organizational, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skillsSelf-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demandsStrong organizational and time management skills with attention to detailStrong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and CRMLife License is an asset, not requiredWho we areCanadian-owned and operated, Cowan Financial Solutions is a division of Cowan Insurance Group, a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012. We partner with leading national and international companies to:deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.deliver individual wealth and insurance solutions to support the needs of individuals, families and business ownersWhat sets us apart?Be in good company Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. Challenge your thinking Youre valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.Grow together We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.Benefits and perksParticipate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period Company-matched Retirement Savings PlanCompany-paid training and development coursesCommunity involvementHybrid work environmentAre you interested?Please Apply!This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individuals technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.