Financial Planner

Job Brief

This Financial Planner job description template can be used to post to job boards and careers pages online. It is easy to modify for your company.

Job Description

• ● Analyze clients’ financial statuses (e.g. income, expenses and liabilities)
• ● Examine and suggest financial opportunities (e.g. insurance plans, investments)
• ● Develop sound plans and budgets for clients
• ● Customize financial plans according to clients’ changing needs
• ● Help clients implement their plans and carry out transactions
• ● Present and sell suitable financial products and services
• ● Find and approach prospective clients
• ● Build strong relationships to retain existing clients
• ● Maintain updated knowledge of regulations, practices and financial products

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as financial planner or similar role; experience in sales or customer service is an asset
• ● Ability to analyze financial information and comply with regulations
• ● Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
• ● Attention to detail and strong math skills
• ● Strong ethics, with a customer-oriented attitude
• ● Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to foster long-term relationships
• ● Valid professional license (e.g. Series 7 & 66)
• ● BSc/BA in accounting, finance, business administration or relevant field; professional certification (e.g. CFP) is a plus