At Colonial First State we have been helping Australians with their financial needs since 1988. In that time we've become one of Australia's leading wealth management groups, with more than A$90 billion under management globally.

How did we get here? Strong investment performances, efficient administration, value for money and award-winning service have all played a part. But there's something else. We're passionate about what we do.

In all areas of our business, we're absolutely dedicated to the financial well-being of our clients – no matter how big or small their investments.

Colonial First State has a long-standing reputation for training and developing high-quality financial planners.

As a Commonwealth Financial Planning Adviser you will be part of a friendly, supportive and professional culture with access to a wide variety of resources to assist you in achieving your goals as well as an excellent support network to help with everything from administration to legal and technical issues.

Our people strive to be passionate, accountable, proactive and respectful, and we actively promote these values through training and management. Most importantly, we never lose sight of the fact that we're responsible for other people's money.

As part of one of Australia's largest financial services organisations, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, we can offer you exceptional career opportunities. We have an enduring commitment to financial planning with 10 million customers, you have virtually unlimited potential to develop and service our clients.

As we continue to grow our Award Winning Financial Planning business across Australia, we are seeking applications from experienced Financial Advisers looking for a change.

Yourrole accountabilities:
•Assisting clients to identify and meet their financial goals by conducting review meetings and recommending appropriate strategies, products and service options.
•Using financial planning tools and technology to provide on-going quality and compliant advice and documentation.
•Liaising with the Branch network to provide training and identify opportunities for attracting new business.
•Providing outstanding client service by building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external clients and key stakeholders.
•Managing your own performance to meet or exceed revenue and retention targets.
•Identifying any needs for an external specialist and providing the appropriate referrals
•Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to your own personal and professional development.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes, skills and experience:
•A passion for building and developing their Financial Planning career within a market leader.
•RG146 compliant in the following generic areas: Generic knowledge; Managed investments; Life insurance; Superannuation; Financial Planning, Securities and Skills
•Proven previous performance in a Financial Planning related role.
•Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful business relationships with key clients.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Strong business acumen, including a demonstrated understanding of factors currently affecting the financial services industry.
•A current and unrestricted driver's license.

With access to a range of financial planning tools and resources (including technical services, research support, Paraplanning, compliance and professional development training) you will be supported and encouraged to meet your career goals. A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Special Conditions apply –Employment will be within Commonwealth Financial Planning, a division of the Colonial First State, and will be subject to conditions of a Colonial Employment Agreement. Applicants should also be aware that offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of appropriate criminal history, pre-employment medical and background checks. (incl Employment History & References, Education/Qualification Verification, Entitlement to work in Australia, Identity Check, ASIC License/Banned & Disqualified, Bankruptcy, Conflict of Interest, Previous Licensee Reference Check)

If are interested in finding out more about our organisation or the position available, please contact Nada Vidakovic, Adviser Recruitment Team vidakon@cba.com.au