You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
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The role of the Financial Planner, Estate & Financial Planning Services (“EFPS”) is to provide estate and financial planning services to qualified clients with an ability to engage experienced advisors in more complex opportunities. This role requires a blend of technical ability along with outstanding communication skills to review financial plans with advisors and clients. The Financial Planner, EFPS provides personalized comprehensive financial planning to clients via advisors.
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While the role contributes to sales, this role is an advisory role that requires being kept at arms length from the sales role. EFPS employees are not commissioned sales people nor are they licensed to sell product. It is important that clients view this service as balanced and objective.
What will you do?
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Contribute to sales results by providing EFPS qualified clients with comprehensive financial planning services
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Serve as a financial planning services resource for advisors and Financial Centres
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Deliver seminars/presentations on advanced planning topics
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Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of estate and financial planning through research, attending industry related functions, continuing education, etc.
What do you need to succeed?
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Excellent knowledge of estate and financial planning
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Superior verbal and written communication skills
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Strong influence skills
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Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
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Strong relationship management skills
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Full competence in the use of Sun Life financial planning support tool (Conquest Planning)
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Demonstrated self-management skills
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Strong analytical ability
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5+ years in a Financial Planning or related role
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One or more of the following: CFP/Pl.Fin. (in Québec), CLU, CA, LLB, TEP
Reasons why should you join us under the sun
• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential.
• In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000
Job Category:
Sales - Distribution Support
Posting End Date:
26/02/2025
What We Do
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social and customer value. These best-in-class offerings are sold to consumers and fleet customers around the world under the trusted Bridgestone and Firestone brand names.
With more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees, the Bridgestone Americas enterprise spans from Canada to Argentina. Business units of Bridgestone Americas include Bridgestone Retail Operations, the world’s largest network of company-owned retail tire and automotive service centers; Bandag, a leader in commercial tire retreading worldwide; Firestone Building Products, an industry leader in commercial roofing and building solutions; and Firestone Industrial Products, a leading provider of technologically advanced air springs for commercial and passenger vehicle applications.
Across all its businesses, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company strives to improve the way people around the world move, live, work and play in every aspect of its business.
To view our terms of use, visit https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/terms-of-use.
