Financial security advisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for financial security advisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for financial security advisor is 11102 (Financial advisors), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
11102
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 11102 covers
Financial advisors counsel individuals on financial decisions such as investments, cash management, and estate planning. They establish personal financial plans according to clients' objectives and guide them through the implementation of the proposed strategies that may be adjusted as the situation evolve. They are employed by banks, trust companies and investment firms, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 11102 — Financial advisors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Develop personal financial plans for clients covering cash management, finances, insurance coverage, investments, retirement and estate planning, taxes and legal matters
- Analyze clients' financial records, set goals and develop a financial strategy
- Advise clients on implementing the financial plan to help them achieve their goals
- May also arrange for the purchase and sale of financial products and investments depending on the licence held, and monitor the portfolio to ensure its quality and profitability
- May help to expand business and attract new clients.
To use NOC 11102 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 11102 →
Other job titles under NOC 11102
- Account manager
- Financial advisor
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Personal finance advisor
- Personal investment advisor
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 11102, one of these may fit better:
- Chartered financial analyst — NOC 11101 (Financial and investment analysts, TEER 1)
- Consumer advisor — NOC 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Corporate security officer — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Economic advisor — NOC 41401 (Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts, TEER 1)
- Environmental safety advisor — NOC 21120 (Public and environmental health and safety professionals, TEER 1)
- Financial administrator — NOC 10010 (Financial managers, TEER 0)
- Financial analyst — NOC 11101 (Financial and investment analysts, TEER 1)
- Financial auditor — NOC 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for financial security advisor?+
In NOC 2021, "financial security advisor" is an example title in unit group 11102 — Financial advisors. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is financial security advisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 11102 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does financial security advisor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 11102 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a financial security advisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 11102 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says financial security advisor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 11102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.