Associate Investment Advisor

Hunter Mercantile

Toronto

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Educational support for industry designations

Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits

Job summary

A prominent wealth management firm in downtown Toronto seeks an Associate Investment Advisor. The role involves managing HNW clients, contributing to investment strategies, and executing trades. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant investment management experience, and a degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Licensing as an IR, RR, APM, or PM in Ontario is essential. This position offers competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of relevant investment management experience.
Existing securities licensing as an IR, RR, APM, or PM in Ontario.
Familiarity with investment trading systems.

Responsibilities

Manage a specific portion of HNW clients.
Contribute to investment strategy and product selection.
Assist with the construction of investment portfolios.
Execute daily trades accurately.
Prepare compliance reports and account documentation.

Skills

Client interaction

Securities analysis

Trading

Portfolio construction

Investment strategy

Administration & compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

CIM, CFA, CFP or RFP designation

Tools

Naviplan

Conquest

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

This range is provided by Hunter Mercantile. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$75,000.00/yr – CA$100,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Hunter Mercantile

The Client: Our client, one of Canada’s preeminent wealth management firms, is seeking a CIRO/IIROC licensed Associate Investment Advisor to join their growing practice in downtown Toronto. In this lynch‑pin role you will have deep client interaction and be involved in portfolio design and management as well as the financial planning process for a specific portion of their investment practice.

What the Associate Investment Advisor opportunity offers you:

A place to work where you are not a “number” but an integral part of a great wealth management team and where your ideas count
Excellent growth potential through the opportunity to manage a group of HNW clients as well as the chance to build your own book of business
A competitive compensation package that includes salary, bonus and benefits
An investment in you! Educational support for industry designations and broad support for your career excellence

As the Associate Investment Advisor, you will be responsible for:

Client Interaction: The management of a specific portion of HNW clients within the wealth management practice. Delivering written and verbal presentations in client‑facing meetings. Developing and discussing financial planning solutions
Investment Strategy: Contributing to the overall investment strategy and product selection; performing securities analysis and participating in market debates.
Portfolio Construction: Assisting with the construction of various investment portfolios and managing client expectations through documented research.
Trading: Executing daily, accurate trades in both discretionary and non‑discretionary formats.
Administration & Compliance: Preparing compliance reports, account documentation, and dealer forms to maintain KYC and KYP standards.

As the ideal candidate you possess:

Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant investment management experience within a CIRO (formerly IIROC) member investment dealer is preferred.
Licensing: Existing securities licensing as an IR, RR, APM, or PM in Ontario.
Education: An undergraduate degree with preference to those from Business, Finance, or Accounting.
Designations: Special consideration to candidates who possess either CIM, CFA, CFP or RFP.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with investment trading systems and Microsoft software (Dynamics and SharePoint).
Financial Planning Tools: Experience with Naviplan or Conquest is an asset.