Investment Specialist

TEAM LOCAL is hiring

Prospera Credit Union is a community-based, purpose-driven organization that offers our members a full range of financial products and services. As one of the largest credit unions in British Columbia, we help build vibrant, healthy communities, thriving local enterprises and financially empowered people. Prospera is proud to serve communities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Okanagan.

The Investment Specialist (IS) is responsible for the provision of ongoing service delivery and the proactive sale of investment products to a portfolio of assigned customers through managing, building business or referring customers while remaining compliant with our policies, processes and procedures, and in support of our customer centric service model. The IS will provide a superior level of customer service that will enhance individual customer relationships to ensure that both individual and branch goals and objectives are achieved. The IS will be required to source opportunities, build out a portfolio and where appropriate make referrals to other business lines or to an Investment Advisor.

Please Note: The successful candidate would be expected to have a daily presence at the advice center. The successful candidate will be based in Abbotsford but may also provide coverage for Langley or Surrey locations as needed.

What you'll do:

• Manages an assigned book of investment business encompassing primarily term deposits and mutual funds.
• Builds and maintains strong, trusted member relationships by providing customized service based on customers investment planning needs and risk profile.
• Proactively follows up on new and existing clients using appropriate contact and service protocols, referral, and maturity dates.
• Ensures retention of existing clients by providing professional advice/services and added value.
• Provides consultative services when required for mutual fund investment related member interactions managed by branch management and staff.
• Establishes relationships with potential new customers through proactive networking, sourcing and follow up.

What you bring:

• 3 years' experience in front line position within a financial institution with proven sales experience in RRSP/Investment deposits.
• Experience selling 3rd Party Mutual Funds.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Detailed experience with deposit related products, personal lending, and residential mortgages
• Courses towards or completion of CFP Designation
• Familiarity with Conquest financial planning software
• Familiarity with Morningstar AWS

What We Offer:

Prospera offers a total compensation package of base salary plus incentives that is market competitive and reviewed annually. Our expected starting salary for this role is $70,000.00 + a performance-based bonus & sales incentives.

Flexible Work Program for some of our roles - ask us!

Flexible Benefits Program - pick and choose what works best for you.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - let's start saving and keep your future in mind.

Vacation, Wellness and "Prosperian" Days - paid time off to support your overall well-being.

Professional development - come grow your career and develop your skills.

A supportive, collaborative work environment- we're proud to be a Great Place to Work certified organization.

Please Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check which include criminal, credit, and reference checks. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.