Financial Advisory Consultant

Royal Bank of Canada · Toronto

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What is the opportunity?

RBC Family Office Services is a team of over 250 financial planning, legal, estate, taxation, business owner and business succession planning specialists, as well as individuals in head office roles, who support Investment Advisors and RBC Canadian Banking. The RBC Family Office Services team helps advisors and advisor teams deliver integrated wealth management expertise and planning to clients and their families.

Financial Advisory Support (FAST) is a centralized subject matter expert team of highly accredited tax, estate and advanced planning professionals responsible for providing specific tax, estate and financial planning information to advisors and clients within RBC.

What will you do?    

• 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

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact 

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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