On behalf of our Financial Services client, Procom is searching for a Director, Advance Planning (Bilingual-English/Mandarin) for a contract position based in the Central North East Region of Toronto.
The Director of Advanced Planning is responsible for delivering advanced tax and estate planning advice to clients through financial advisors, and educating financial advisors and internal audiences on tax-efficient products and services. The role involves supporting the Regional Sales Team and driving sales by providing case consultation and support for tax-effective insurance solutions.
- Develop a thorough understanding of various distribution channels by establishing and enhancing relationships
- Promote and deliver effective tax and estate planning advice to the sales team and key distribution partners
- Deliver and promote sales tools that support financial planning concepts and specialty needs analyses
- Work with High Net Worth Clients and their allied professionals to identify tax-planning opportunities
- Consult in the creation and deployment of consumer/allied advisor reference materials
- Deliver training workshops and associated materials for financial advisors
- Deliver client seminars and associated materials
- Participate in case development, including case research and special illustration
- Participate in industry profile-building activities
- Keep current on tax and estate planning issues through research
- Strong knowledge of personal and corporate tax planning
- Excellent understanding of industry trends and their implications
- Experience working in the High Net Worth Market
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- CPA, LL.B, or FCIA designation
- Completion of the CICA In-depth Tax Program
- Completion of the In-Depth Tax Issues for the Owner Manager Business course