About the role#
The Advisor Development Program is a temporary contract of up to four months designed to prepare you for a career as an advisor at Sun Life. You will work out of a local district office, splitting your time between the Prospr advisor team and standalone advisor activities. This role provides hands-on experience, coaching, and access to digital tools to build your business acumen and confidence.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with Sun Life clients to gain knowledge of products, tools, and internal processes.
- Obtain dual licensing in insurance and mutual funds.
- Handle inbound and outbound calls to provide life, health, and wealth solutions.
- Complete business development activities and identify personal market opportunities.
- Execute key tasks to prepare for graduation from the program and the launch of your advisor career.
What you'll need#
- A history of achievements in professional, academic, or athletic settings.
- Strong knowledge of and interest in retail insurance and investment products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
- A self-motivated approach and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to engage, develop, and maintain relationships with people.
- LLQP license or completion of all course and exam requirements.
- Mutual fund license or course completion, business development skills, and a demonstrated ability to motivate others are preferred.
- Education in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics is relevant to this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Rimouski, Quebec.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: The annual salary for this role is $60,000.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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