Desjardins

Financial Advisor

Ottawa Full time

The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site.

Desjardins Financial Security Investments (Ottawa) has a great opportunity as we are hiring for a Financial Advisor. You should be interested if looking to transition away from a commission-based environment into a role that offers income stability combined with performance-based upside, or if you are looking to enhance your career in a structured environment similar to an Independent Advisor. As an individual advisor, you will contribute to the service, prospecting, development, and maintenance of business relationships with clients while continuing to grow both your business and your advisory skills within a structured and supportive environment. This role is well suited for advisors who are motivated to grow their careers while benefiting from the structure of an established business, plus the stability and backing of a leading financial institution. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Develop and maintain personalized business relationships with existing clients

  • Provide professional advice and support to your existing and prospective clients as you continue to build your practice

  • Promote and sell products and services according to established needs-based strategies and business objectives

  • Ensure consistency between sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, profitability, and customer satisfaction

  • Work with a diversified clientele offering strong development and learning potential

What we Offer*

  • Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus

  • 3 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

  • Defined contribution pension plan

  • Group insurance benefits

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience, depending on the job level selected and posting requirements

  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

  • Mutual Funds License

  • LLQP (Life License Qualification Program)

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-05-26