Financial Advisory Consultant

Royal Bank of Canada · Vancouver · CA$120,000–CA$140,000 (stated in the posting)

Job Description

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

The expected base salary range for the above position is $120,000 - $140,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.

This position may also be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Cash Management, Client Counseling, Competitive Markets, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Risk Management, Results-Oriented

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