Associate Investment Advisor I

TD Bank Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Private Wealth Management seeks an Associate Investment Advisor to support lead Investment Advisors, manage client relationships, and deliver tailored investment services. You will assist in delivering advice, planning, and business development while maintaining high standards of client confidentiality and professional conduct.

The role involves working with a team to provide comprehensive wealth solutions and build trusted client relationships within TD's wealth platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships and work confidentially, independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated investment support to client accounts within the IA's book of business to help achieve client advisory and business goals.
• Deliver high quality investment advice across the full range of products to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate financial planning expertise to produce high quality plans through a documented Investment and Wealth Planning process.
• Refer clients and collaborate with other TD areas as needed.
• Direct support staff in the delivery of client service and contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Client management

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma

Job description

Work Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: TD Wealth Pay Details: $42,500 - $57,500 CAD This role is eligible for commission based earnings. TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description

TD Private Wealth Management takes a sophisticated and holistic goals discovery approach to wealth planning and protection to provide highly personalized advice, solutions, and service to clients. TD Private Investment Advice offers clients the chance to create one-on-one relationship with a dedicated and professional Investment Advisor, while maintaining active participation in decisions regarding their investment portfolio. It's a very special and supportive place to begin – and grow – a lasting, progressive, and rewarding career in wealth.

Are you a dedicated account manager in tune to the needs of high value brokerage clients? Can you provide professional and flawless service delivery in support of your designated Investment Advisor and team of Advisors? Then, the role of Associate Investment Advisor might be the right fit for you. This role is responsible for supporting the lead Investment Advisor (IA) or a team of IAs by acting on their behalf through the delivery of advice and planning support, client management and business development.

In this role, you will provide dedicated investment support to client accounts within the IAs book of business to help them achieve client advisory and business goals. Furthermore, you will:

• Manage the client base, understanding the needs of the client and delivering products and services which fit their needs.
• Provide high quality investment advice, across the full range of products (registered and non-registered, equities, fixed income, foreign, domestic and more) to ensure full client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate financial planning expertise to produce high quality plans through a well-developed and documented Investment and Wealth Planning process.
• Solve moderately complex problems, exercise judgment and work within broad guidelines to independently perform tasks from end to end, acting as a point of escalation as required.
• Oversee projects or work streams within broader projects and provide mentorship.
• Refer clients and may collaborate and partner professionally with other TD areas (e.g. TD Canada Trust, TD Commercial Bank, TD Securities).
• Direct support staff in the professional and personable delivery of client service.
• Assist in the achievement of business goals by dedicatedly attracting, acquiring and retaining customers and referrals.
• Maintain a culture of risk management, adhere to internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor service quality and productivity; implement continuous improvement.
• Keep current on emerging trends and keep others informed and up to date on work status, progress.
• Participate fully as a team member, support a positive professional team environment, and willingly assist, coach and guide others in the completion and performance of work activities.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or Community College Diploma with over 3 years of experience in working directly with, or in support of, the wealth management needs of clients preferred.
• Ability to become licensed with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization of Canada (CIRO) as a Registered Representative (RR) and maintain license in good standing.
• Optional: Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) designation, Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
• Robust conceptual and practical knowledge within an area of expertise and in broader areas.
• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships and work confidentially, independently as well as in a team.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home. Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

Sans Objet

Our Values

At TD we’re guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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