About the role#
The Advisor Development Program is a temporary contract of up to four months designed to prepare you for a career in financial advice. This role provides hands-on experience, personalized coaching, and access to digital tools. You will build your business acumen and confidence while working toward a potential transition into an advisor role or an existing advisory team upon completion of the program.
What you'll do#
- Work out of a local Sun Life District office.
- Gain knowledge of Sun Life products, tools, processes, and practical skills by working directly with clients.
- 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.
What you'll need#
- LLQP license or completion of all course and exam requirements (required).
- Bilingualism in French and English, both oral and written.
- A history of achievements in professional, academic, or athletic settings.
- Strong knowledge of retail insurance and investment products.
- Ability to motivate others to action.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A self-motivated approach and a strong work ethic.
- A preference for candidates with a Mutual Fund License or completed coursework and business development skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, and Lévis, Quebec.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an annual salary of $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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