Director, Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning

We have a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Expert to drive results with one of the most forward-looking asset management firms in Canada.This external role works within wealth distribution under the brand of Sun Life Global Investments. Sun Life Global Investments brings together the strength of Sun Life Financial with best-in-class asset managers from around the world to offer a line-up of unique world class investment solutions.

SLGI’s Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning TeamatSun Life Global Investmentsprovides tax,retirementand estate planning support to financial advisors across Canada on behalf of ourRetail Wealth Sales Teamtoassistwith protecting and growing client wealth. Workingremotely based in Ontario, this position will report toAVP, Distribution Excellence & Practice Management, supporting the Central Region and others when needed.

ThisDirectorwillbe responsible forsupporting advisors and theSLGI Retail WealthSales team by responding to detailed tax, retirement and estate planning questions,presentingand creating informational/educational content and ensuring that related content materials consistently reflect changes in applicable legislation. The role will act as a vital resource to our distribution team to further enable the growth of our product line‑ups through the provision of value‑added services. This will includepartnershipwithsalesteams andidentifyingunique sales opportunities through personal, corporate and trust tax,retirementand estate planning concepts.The advisor support and case consultation elements will bringgreat valueto our sales team through the delivery of better solutions to advisors. The role will also provide education to the sales team as subject matter expert for new and existing tax efficient products and services.

What will you do:

• Work closely withRetail Wealth Sales team members to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones via value added services that lead to the sale ofSLGIproducts andservices;

• Act as a subject matter expert and educate financial advisors on tax, retirement and estate planning issues and concepts, changes in legislation, and general solutions

• Develop a thorough understanding of the various distribution channels byestablishingand enhancing relationships and communication lines.

• Promoting and delivering effective tax,estate& retirementplanning advice to our sales team and key distribution partners.

• Work with sales to provide education and information to advisors and investors through presentations, consultations, calls,emailsand other written communication

• Deliver an effective number of seminars/workshops/presentationson advanced topics and associated materials to distribution partners.

• Proactively work with theRetailWealthSales Teamto ensure meaningful case work which will result in the placement of quantifiable business with Sun LifeGlobal Investments, including case research and special illustrations.

• Deliver and promote sales tools that support Sun LifeGlobal Investment’sproducts, proprietary financial planning concepts, and specialty needs analyses, including legal and compliance issues, and consumer/allied advisor reference materials.

• Develop creative articles to be shared with larger audiences on key initiatives andvalue addedpropositions;

• Conduct ongoing research on important industry trends andresearch;

• Participate in industry profile building activities with the result that one's profile is enhanced to the benefit of the company and influencing sales results. Keep current, through research, on tax, retirement &estate planning issues.

• Work collaboratively with team members to develop new topics,review content,promotional material, and deliverables.

What do you need to succeed:

• Knowledge of Canadian and Global investment industry

• Strong public speaker with excellent presentation skills

• Strong influencing skills

• Excellent facilitation and training skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong knowledge of personal and corporate taxation

• Strong analytical skills

Education & Training:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the financial services industryspecializing in tax, retirement &estate planning

• Expert level knowledge of client taxation, retirement planning and/or estate planningrequired

• CA, LLB or FCIA designationis strongly preferred

Assets:

• Completion of CFP is an asset

•  A TEP designation and completion of one of CPA Canada In-depth Tax Program, M. Tax, or LL.M Tax isan asset

• A good understanding of tax and estate laws in Canada and proven application of concepts in a firm setting is an asset

• Bilingual in French/English is an asset

Note:

Travel will berequiredapproximately 50% of the time