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Sun Life

Financial Planner

Sun Life

. Prepare and deliver holistic financial plans to mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, including risk management, retirement, tax, and estate planning strategies. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and deliver training while utilizing financial planning tools effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)Financial Planning PrinciplesConquest SoftwarePresentation SkillsRelationship Management

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Hard Skills
Financial PlanningRisk ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationFacilitation SkillsSelf-DirectionTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
MS TeamsZoom
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)TEPCLUCPA
Industry Keywords
Wealth ManagementFinancial Planning StrategiesClient GoalsBusiness Growth StrategyVirtual Client Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare and deliver holistic financial plans to mass affluent and high-net-worth individuals
  • Grow financial planning capabilities across Sun Life Financial Distributors
  • Develop and design financial plans addressing client goals and needs through risk management, retirement, tax and estate planning strategies
  • Organize regional training for Sun Life Advisors on financial planning topics
  • Collaborate with Advanced Case Managers and Insurance Sales Distributors to provide insurance solutions
  • Stay current in financial planning, wealth management, tax and estate planning
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with field leaders, Sun Life Advisors and senior leaders
  • Drive business growth strategy for Sun Life Advisors as a trusted partner for holistic planning
  • Deliver financial plans and regional training through virtual and on-site sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is mandatory
  • Professional designations such as TEP, CLU or CPA is an asset
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning or a similar field
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial planning principles and practices
  • Proficient in utilizing Sun Life Financial Distributors' planning tools, specifically Conquest software
  • Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
  • Proven talent in facilitation and delivering presentations
  • Adept at building and maintaining professional relationships
  • Demonstrated capacity for self-direction and independent work
  • Keen analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to explain complex financial concepts in simple terms
  • Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple clients
  • Familiarity with digital tools for virtual client meetings and remote collaboration (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other financial professionals

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to work with Financial Planning Professionals in the Financial Services and Insurance industry
  • Inclusive and respectful work environment
  • Fitness and wellness programs
  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join
  • Hybrid work flexibility from the office and virtually
  • Incentive plans for eligible employees, discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
  • Sales incentive plans for certain sales-focused roles