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Financial Advisory Consultant

Financial Advisory Consultant

CompanyRoyal Bank of Canada
LocationVancouver, BC, Canada
Salary$120000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • University degree supported by a professional designation (CPA, MTax or LL.B.)
  • 7 years of related experience in tax, estate, and advanced financial planning
  • Strong research skills, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service, accuracy and professionalism in the performance of duties
  • The ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments to consistently meet deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Primary contact for RBC advisors, Wealth Management clients and client-facing Family Office Services professionals for sound guidance on a broad range of technical tax, estate and financial planning ideas and strategies
  • Effectively communicate expert knowledge around issues affecting HNW individuals and private business owners, such as: corporate reorganizations, investing through a holding company, use of trust structures, sale of a business, employee stock options, etc.
  • Provide guidance and information on legal issues that may arise in the context of tax and estate planning matters
  • Provide guidance and information with respect to estate, incapacity and disability planning, including Wills and powers of attorney, family law matters and creditor protection strategies
  • Research and write technical publications and articles, with the ability to simplify and communicate complex strategies to non-technical advisors and their HNW clients
  • Lead presentations on specific topics to advisors on a periodic basis
  • Keep current with pertinent legislative changes
  • Actively participate in strategic projects with internal business partners across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

  • Financial planning designation: CFP, RFP, or IQPF is an asset
  • CICA In Depth tax course or equivalent a strong asset
  • US Planning knowledge would be a strong asset
  • Owner-manager taxation and corporate reorganizations
  • Bilingual (French / English), both oral and written