Administrative Associate, Wood Gundy-Bilingual

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits program

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

CIBC Wood Gundy in Montréal is seeking an Administrative Associate to support Investment Advisors and their client portfolios. You will help manage client files, prepare proposals, and ensure accurate document handling with strong compliance and risk awareness.

As a bilingual professional, you will assist high net worth clients, identify opportunities to expand business, and contribute to a seamless client experience while working closely with the Wood Gundy team in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French/English) with financial services experience preferred.
• CIRO-ID Investment Representative certification or eligibility required.
• Experience with investment advisors and client relationship management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Investment Advisors and Wood Gundy team.
• Verify documents and ensure compliance with signature delegation procedures.
• Assist in preparing investment plans and client proposals for current and prospective clients.
• Support client requests promptly and help allocate assets to suitable financial products.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Business Documentation

Customer Experience (CX)

Developing Proposals

Financial Products

Investment Portfolios

Marketing Activities

Transaction Banking

Work Collaboratively

Education

CIRO-ID Investment Representative

Job description

Administrative Associate, Wood Gundy-Bilingual# CIBC Careers — Current Opportunities## Administrative Associate, Wood Gundy-BilingualApply: Montréal, QC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (14 days left to apply): 2621725We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com**What you’ll be doing** As a member of CIBC Wood Gundy, you will be responsible for building and growing Wood Gundy client portfolios through specialized relationship management, reliable investment advice and exceptional client service. As a Administrative Associate, you will work closely with a team of CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to help them manage their portfolios and build new business relationships. You will communicate directly with high net worth clients to provide support, identify opportunities and proactively enhance the client experience. *At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.* **How you’ll succeed** * **Administrative Support -** Maintain compliance standards when dealing with clients or handling client files. Perform administrative duties and participate in administrative processes related to Investment Advisor and team support. Assist in the development of investment plans and written proposals for current and prospective clients. Assist withprocesses to redirect assets to appropriate financial products based on client risk tolerance and demographic profile as determined by the Investment Advisor.* **Critical Thinking -** Verify documents in accordance with established signature delegation procedures to confirm that documents received from clients are complete and properly signed. Review complex legal agreements related to cash management products to enable the implementation of new products and changes to existing products. Close gaps in signing authority documents, escalate unresolved issues, enforce policies, or engage appropriate internal partners to facilitate resolution.* **Organizational Skills -** Support your Advisor by responding quickly to client requests and maintaining compliance standards on all files. Drive team success by improving team productivity, proactively uncovering business opportunities, and assisting in the allocation of assets to the right financial products. **Who you are** * **You put our clients first**. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.* **You're driven to succeed**. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.* **You engage with your heart and mind**. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.* **You understand that success is in the details**. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.* **You’re a certified professional**. You have current accreditation and are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID). It is an asset if you have Registered Representative (RR) licensing. Financial Services and/or Brokerage industry experience and working knowledge of various quotation equipment is required.* **You live your values.** You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.* **You’re fluent in French and English** to serve our clients in the community.**What CIBC Offers**At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.* We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program\\*, defined benefit pension plan\\*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.* Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.* We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.\\*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions**What you need to know*** CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]* CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.* You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.* We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).* We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.**Job Location**Montreal-1 Place Ville Marie**Employment Type**Regular**Weekly Hours**37.5**Skills**Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Documentation, Customer Experience (CX), Developing Proposals, Financial Products, Investment Portfolios, Marketing Activities, Transaction Banking, Work Collaboratively