Job Description

Associate, Financial Planning

Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’s Toronto office.

Our organization:

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., Independent Advisor Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With nearly $40 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.

*Investment Executive 2025 Brokerage Report Card.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Sr. Investment Advisor & Sr. Portfolio Manager, the Associate, Financial Planning, supports the delivery of personalized financial planning and relationship management for a growing client base. This role complements the lead advisor by handling financial plans, engaging clients in meaningful conversations about their goals, and guiding them through investment and planning decisions. The Associate, Financial Planning will build strong relationships, provide exceptional care, and develop expertise in advanced wealth planning over time.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Planning Support

• Preparing and maintaining financial plans for clients, starting with foundational plans and progressing to more complex strategies.
• Analyzing client asset mix and provide recommendations aligned with their financial goals.
• Interpreting portfolio data and contribute to client-ready materials.

Relationship Management

• Conducting client meetings to discuss financial plans, investment strategies, and life-stage considerations.
• Serving as a trusted resource for clients, offering guidance on evolving financial needs.
• Working closely with the lead advisor to complement existing and new relationships.
• Ensuring seamless communication and coordination within the team.

Business Development

• Proactively identify opportunities to grow the client base.
• Assisting in onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth transition into the firm’s services.
• Supporting initiatives to deepen relationships and enhance client experience.
• Meeting with clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. Providing personalized investment advice and recommend suitable products and strategies to help clients achieve their objectives.

Support the Team on Client Administration and Operations as needed

• Handling investment transactions, asset allocation and portfolio modeling
• Maintaining and updating client files, CRM data, and account documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Preparing reports, investment summaries, and meeting materials for advisors.
• Handling scheduling, follow-ups, and general correspondence with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 3-5 years’ financial services industry experience working in a high growth environment.

• 3+ years’ experience in a customer/client-service facing role.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience in wealth management or other regulated industry is a strong asset.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

• CIRO licensing requirements such as passing the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and/or completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) would be considered asset.

• Insurance Licensed would be considered an asset.

• A commitment to fulfilling Continuing Education (CE) requirements.

• Proficiency with the MSOffice suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• An ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day-to-day work and long-term goals.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently; a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in all client interactions.
• Excellent attitude and commitment to providing extraordinary service.
• Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• A high tolerance for ambiguity; highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.

• Strong critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

Range $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.

This range represents Wellington-Altus's expected range of compensation for this position. Actual compensation will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. Compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked.

Wellington-Altus's total compensation package for employees may also include discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. Wellington-Altus also offers health insurance, accident and life insurance, and other unique benefits per location.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to travel in Canada 0 - 5% of the time.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

To apply:

Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com