Financial Planning Analyst (Conquest Planning)

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Build and maintain comprehensive financial plans in Conquest Planning, analyze client information and model planning scenarios, and prepare clear client-ready summaries and meeting materials. Collaborate with portfolio managers and senior planners, participate in client meetings, support approved recommendations within licensing scope, and keep client records current across planning, CRM, and portfolio systems.

Job details

About the job COMPANY STATEMENT: Founded in Toronto in 1962, Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) is a global financial services company, which provides investment management services to institutional, retail and private high and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its subsidiaries. Guardian is headquartered in Canada and operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Caribbean. Guardian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc., which is part of the Desjardins Group. To learn more about Guardian, visit www.guardiancapital.com. JOB STATEMENT: Reporting to the Vice President, Portfolio Manager, the main responsibility of this position is to deliver high-quality financial-planning support to Private Wealth clients and advisory teams, leading the development and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive financial plans through Conquest Planning. The position analyzes client data and advisor notes to model cash-flow, retirement, tax, estate, and other planning scenarios; prepares clear, client-ready plan summaries and meeting materials; and collaborates with portfolio managers and senior planners on more complex planning needs. The Financial Planning Analyst participates in client meetings, supports the implementation of approved planning recommendations within licensing scope, and maintains accurate, current documentation across planning, CRM, and portfolio systems. Through strong analytical discipline, attention to detail, and clear communication, the role helps ensure a consistent, thoughtful, and client-centered financial-planning experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Build and maintain comprehensive financial plans using Conquest Planning (cash flow, retirement, tax, estate). Translate advisor notes and client data into accurate plan inputs and scenario analysis. Prepare plan summaries and client‑ready outputs for meetings (virtual and in‑person). Maintain up‑to‑date client records across planning, CRM and portfolio systems. Assist with implementation of planning recommendations within licensing scope. Collaborate with portfolio managers and senior planners on complex planning cases. Attend meetings with the advisor and the client QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 1–2 years of experience in financial planning, paraplanning or wealth management support in Canada. Hands‑on experience using Conquest Planning to build and update financial plans. Post‑secondary education in finance, commerce, economics, business or related field. Progress toward a recognized planning designation (CFP, QAFP, PFP) or willingness to pursue. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with numbers. Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain planning concepts simply. Experience supporting clients and advisors across multiple provinces. Exposure to high‑net‑worth and/or corporate executive clients. Familiarity with other planning, CRM or portfolio tools. Well organized and deadline aware Enjoy working in a team environment requiring active participation COMPENSATION: The base salary range is expected to be between $80,000 - $90,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Please Note: All applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

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Requirements

Candidates should have 1–2 years of Canadian financial planning, paraplanning, or wealth management support experience, including hands-on use of Conquest Planning, and post-secondary education in a relevant field. Progress toward or willingness to pursue a CFP, QAFP, or PFP designation is expected, along with strong analytical, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.