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Requisition ID: # As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management(R), ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients' assets. When you join ScotiaMcLeod, youll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking(R), a unique approach that incorporates your clients thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. Youll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your clients life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, youll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too. Purpose: The primary purpose of the Senior Financial Planning Associate is to provide financial planning that is closely integrated with wealth management, supporting the Wealth Advisor team in creating and developing comprehensive wealth strategies for clients, including the preparation and delivery of personal financial plans. The role also involves client relationship management and identifying growth opportunities. What Youll Be Doing: In this role, you will: Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge. Support the financial planning needs of the Advisors clients through deep discovery, plan preparation, presentation, and implementation of recommendations. Support advisors by inputting client data, building financial plans addressing client goals, providing alternative scenarios, and identifying referral opportunities. Collaborate with internal specialists (Taxation, Insurance, Estate & Trust, Philanthropy) to ensure organized, integrated planning. Participate in monthly Total Wealth Planning calls to ensure consistent service delivery. Provide updates on financial planning trends and strategic recommendations to advisors. Skills & Qualifications: Wed love to work with you if you have: CFP or IQFP certification required. Licensed as a Registered Representative with CIRO is an asset. College or University degree. Deep understanding of comprehensive financial planning, including investments, estate, retirement, and tax issues. Experience in Total Wealth Planning from discovery to presentation. Client-facing experience providing financial advice. Strong interpersonal, communication, and attention to detail skills. Whats In It for You: At ScotiaMcLeod, we support your growth and success through a diverse, inclusive, and performance-oriented culture with coaching, learning, and development opportunities. You will be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team making a meaningful impact in our communities. Additional benefits include: Access to Scotia Academy for upskilling. An inclusive environment that encourages creativity and celebrates success. Opportunities to make a difference in clients lives and your community. #LI-Onsite #LI-HA1 Location: Canada : Ontario : Ottawa Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during recruitment, please inform our Recruitment team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr