Financial Plan Review Consultant - Remote

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You'll Be Doing

As a Financial Plan Review Consultant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of financial plans created for our clients. You'll leverage your deep expertise in financial planning (especially retirement and education planning) to conduct comprehensive reviews of complex financial plans, using both established criteria and your own subject matter knowledge. By providing constructive feedback and actionable recommendations to Financial Advisors and  their Leaders, you'll help drive continuous improvement and build capability across our sales force. You'll also identify gaps and opportunities in the planning process, contribute to the development of tools and training materials, and actively participate in special projects that enhance operational effectiveness. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and staying current on industry trends will be integral to your success in this role.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You can effectively perform all work activities remotely, and will only be required to be on-site on an occasional basis.

How You'll Succeed

• Financial Plan Quality Assessment – Review, analyze, and report on the quality of financial plans, with a particular focus on retirement and education plans, using both standardized criteria and your subject matter expertise.

• Documentation & Validation – Obtain, review, and interpret supporting documentation and client notes from  Advisors to validate plan inputs and assumptions.

• Feedback & Risk Management – Provide constructive feedback to  Advisors and their  Leaders, highlighting areas of risk and opportunities for improvement through both written communication and one to one consultation calls, where applicable.

• Training & Resource Development – Identify opportunities for new training, job aids, and resources; design and deliver training content in partnership with Talent Management or directly to stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement – Share insights and suggestions to enhance planning tools, processes, and operational effectiveness; stay current on financial and retirement planning strategies.

Who You Are

• You have proven financial planning experience. You bring a minimum of three years’ practical experience in financial planning and hold either a Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation (required) or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

• You’re a subject matter expert. You possess in-depth knowledge of the financial planning process, with a strong focus on retirement plans, including expertise in Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Hybrid Pensions, and Commuted Values.

• You’re a skilled communicator. Your well-developed interpersonal, writing, and facilitation skills enable you to influence, persuade, and support others effectively.

• You’re resourceful and analytical. You excel at solving problems, analyzing complex financial information, and interpreting data to provide valuable insights.

• You thrive in collaborative environments. You’re a team player who works well with others and adapts easily to ambiguity and continuous change.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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