Financial Education Advisor, Business development and sales support
Top Benefits
About the role
As a sales and business development support Financial Education Advisor, you help serve and maintain business relationships with members and clients. You help sell products and services through multiple distribution channels based on member/client needs and current strategies and practices. You help develop and maintain business relationships with important clients. You drive results by promoting and selling products and services in accordance with your unit’s business objectives and strategies. You balance sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, profitability and member/client satisfaction. You work with clients with complex and diverse needs and significant development potential for your sector. You analyze member/client needs, develop and implement personalized solutions, and present integrated service offers. Your complex work and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of business. You advise and assist practitioners and current and potential members and clients. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into important agreements with clients. You also have many opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Set goals and advise partners, practitioners, members and clients on the best solutions and strategies
- Collect, compile and analyze data. Prepare reports and recommendations
- Oversee portfolios. Assess customer satisfaction and service quality, follow up and make improvements as needed
- Monitor the industry to stay on top of the latest trends, opportunities and best practices in your field
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment -Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
#LI-Remote
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
- Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
- Available for travel 50% of the time within the Montréal area
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Available for on‑site sessions at our clients’ locations early in the morning, in the evening, or occasionally on weekends
Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning
Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family
Member/client sales and service (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-04-9
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About Desjardins
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.
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Financial Education Advisor, Business development and sales support
Top Benefits
About the role
As a sales and business development support Financial Education Advisor, you help serve and maintain business relationships with members and clients. You help sell products and services through multiple distribution channels based on member/client needs and current strategies and practices. You help develop and maintain business relationships with important clients. You drive results by promoting and selling products and services in accordance with your unit’s business objectives and strategies. You balance sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, profitability and member/client satisfaction. You work with clients with complex and diverse needs and significant development potential for your sector. You analyze member/client needs, develop and implement personalized solutions, and present integrated service offers. Your complex work and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of business. You advise and assist practitioners and current and potential members and clients. You represent Desjardins and enter the organization into important agreements with clients. You also have many opportunities to establish and negotiate product and service terms. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Set goals and advise partners, practitioners, members and clients on the best solutions and strategies
- Collect, compile and analyze data. Prepare reports and recommendations
- Oversee portfolios. Assess customer satisfaction and service quality, follow up and make improvements as needed
- Monitor the industry to stay on top of the latest trends, opportunities and best practices in your field
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment -Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
#LI-Remote
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
- Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
- Available for travel 50% of the time within the Montréal area
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Available for on‑site sessions at our clients’ locations early in the morning, in the evening, or occasionally on weekends
Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning
Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family
Member/client sales and service (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-04-9
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Education Advisor, Business development and sales support jobs in Montréal, QC
About Desjardins
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.