Associate Advisor

RBC Dominion Securities; Oakville; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Dominion Securities in Oakville, ON is seeking a licensed Associate Advisor for a Director's Council team. The successful candidate will possess 5 years+ of industry experience, a passion for service excellence, and thrive in a fast paced team environment.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the work of the Portfolio Manager, managing client relationships and overseeing workflow for the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wealth management.
• Approved as a Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO.
• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional English written and verbal communication.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem solving.
• Highly developed client service skills.
• Knowledge of financial planning concepts: investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive client service and liaise with departments for timely solutions.
• Respond to client account inquiries and follow up.
• Oversee trading and/or portfolio rebalancing.
• Help build and execute business plans and client service plans.
• Identify opportunities for asset consolidation and referrals.
• Nurture relationships with Centers of Influence and RBC partners.
• Support advisory team and clients throughout Wealth Management process.
• Investigate inquiries related to accounts and delegate tasks to team members.
• Provide world class client service to valued clients.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Experience in wealth management

Registered Representative (RR) CIRO

Advanced MS Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication (English)

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Financial planning knowledge

Education

University degree in Finance / Economics / Business Admin or related field

Job description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

Job Description

RBC Dominion Securities located in Oakville, ON is currently seeking a licensed Associate Advisor for a Director's Council team. The successful candidate will possess 5 years+ of industry experience, a passion for service excellence, and thrive in a fast paced team environment. This individual will be responsible for supporting the work of the Portfolio Manager, managing client relationships and overseeing workflow for the team. This is an exciting, challenging role and the ability to learn and grow in this role is vast.

As an Associate Advisor, you will work with an Investment Advisor team and be responsible for providing proactive advice and support to our clients and the Investment Advisor, helping deepen existing relationships and welcome new clients to the firm. Identifying new opportunities and helping to grow the business will be a key and exciting part of your role.

What will you do?

• Tap into your superior problem resolution skills to provide proactive client service. Working collaboratively, you will at times liaise with various departments to provide smooth and timely solutions.
• Effectively respond to client account inquiries and take ownership of follow-ups.
• Oversee trading and/or portfolio rebalancing.
• Help build and execute business plans, client segmentation exercises, and client service plans.
• Identify opportunities for asset consolidation and referrals across the existing client base.
• Nurture and manage valuable relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) and RBC partners.
• Support both the advisory team and our clients throughout the Wealth Management process.
• Investigate and resolve inquiries related to accounts and delegate responsibilities to team members.
• Provide world class client service to our valued clients.
• Participate actively in team meetings, knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving discussions.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of experience in wealth management
• Approval as a Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO
• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required, or equivalent work experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong skills working with business applications/technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly developed client service skills
• Knowledge of financial planning concepts: investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, risk management

Nice to have

• CFP, CIM or progress towards an industry designation is an asset
• Experience working with high net-worth or ultra-high net-worth clients
• Knowledge of RBC Dominion Securities’ systems and procedures

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Challenging work that will help you grow professionally
• Ongoing opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Compensation

• The total expected compensation for this position is $90K+

Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Measurement

Additional Job Details

• Address: 435 NORTH SERVICE RD W:OAKVILLE
• City: Oakville
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-07-07
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
• Pay Range: $38,000.00- $60,000.00
• Variable incentive structure: earning a multiple of salary up to 1.5x

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.