Tax and Estates Planning Director - Toronto, Canada - Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings._
You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement._

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.

We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.

As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day.

You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

The Opportunity

Fidelity Private Wealth offers high net worth clients a holistic wealth management experience.

As an exciting new distribution channel, there are several growing areas to help shape the business into a competitive enterprise in wealth management.

The Tax and Estate Planning Director will be responsible for providing comprehensive and integrated wealth planning services and support to Relationship Managers and their high net worth clients.

This includes face-to-face meetings, presentations to groups of clients and centers of influence, and content creation on value-added insights.

Recognizing the complex needs of our clients, the Tax and Estate Planning Director will take a holistic approach to identifying clients needs and proactive planning opportunities, leverage past experiences in tax and estate planning.

The position provides the opportunity to collaborate with members of the Private Wealth client-facing team and internal tax and retirement research professionals.

The Tax and Estate Planning Director will be a key contributor in delivering a best-in-class experience our clients value.

The core focus for this role is to support Fidelity Private Wealth and its clients.

An understanding of Fidelity's other distribution channels is an asset, and where applicable, provide support in tax and estate matters to be the benefit of the broader organization.

What You Will Do

Deliver Exceptional Client Experience
Meet with Relationship Managers and their high net worth clients and prospects to discuss tax planning strategies
Present tax plans for clients and work with their existing professionals on timely implementation
Provide direction and coordinate the implementation of wealth strategies, including meeting with the clients' professional advisors (e.g. lawyers, accountants, and actuaries)
Respond to inquiries and prepare memos relating to specific wealth planning matters from clients, clientfacing team and internal staff
Collaborate on the development and implementation of wealth planning service standards and design complex wealth planning strategies for the unique needs of the high net worth clients
Demonstrate and promote our collaborate wealth planning process
Provide comprehensive and integrated wealth planning services and support to Relationship Managers and high net worth clients.
Partake in facetoface meetings, presentations to groups of clients and centers of influence, and content creation on valueadded insights

Produce Valueadded Content

Prepare valueadded articles and reference materials on a variety of wealth planning topics as well as technical content for business development and client retention
Lead seminars and presentation on wealth planning services to clients, prospects, and centers of influence
Provide analysis on tax changes and how they impact high net worth clients and the Private Wealth business
Communicate tax and other wealth topics through publications, presentations, and media interviews
Coordinate to ensure consistency in communication on wealth planning topics with other internal Fidelity departments
Support Internal and External Training Efforts
Develop a training program on wealth planning matters for Relationship Managers and clients
Train and educate Relationship Managers and internal staff on tax planning matters
Identify and research select issues relevant to the Private Wealth business
Develop/Maintain Wealth Planning Service Standards
Define operational structure for wealth planning services with key stakeholders
Develop an onboarding process to maximize Relationship Manager and client experience
Create a strong risk culture by working with internal compliance and regulatory personnel to maintain and enhance the necessary requirements

What We're Looking For- University degree or equivalent work experience- A professional accounting or legal designation- Completion of the CICA in-depth tax course, CBA Tax Law for Lawyers program, a Masters in Taxation, or equivale