Bilingual Account Officer, Temporary

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Bilingual Account Officer to join our Aviso Correspondent Partner team for 18 months.

Reporting to the Director, Partner Services and Onboarding, the Bilingual Account Officer is responsible for supporting Aviso Correspondent Partner (ACP) by providing outstanding service for clients, team members, and related parties. ACP offers comprehensive custody and trading services to help portfolio managers, introducing brokers, and financial partners grow their business. You will be responsible for working with team members of ACP to follow up and investigate operational and service matters related to the delivery of wealth management services. In this position, you will support the efforts of the team by assisting in day-to-day and support-related activities and some reporting.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner.
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done” as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes.
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization.

What your day looks like:

• Follow up on and gather information on client account activities for client responses.
• Work with Operations and IT to investigate activities and completion of requests.
• Review transfer in documentation for completeness and initiation and follow up for completion.
• Notify Partners of any transfer out requests and coordinate delivery of account with SLA.
• Receive and direct certain daily activities for processing by Aviso or other related parties.
• Handle general telephone and email inquiries on processing activities.
• Ensure customer problems are handled appropriately, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting on client accounts and other activities as necessary.
• Assist with management and any other department-related duties.

Your experience and skills:

• University/College degree.
• Completion of Canadian Securities Course.
• Minimum of two years of customer service experience.
• Effective information gathering and timely follow up.
• Fluent communication skills in English and French are required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong ability to identify and assist in resolving issues.
• Show initiative, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management/prioritization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Contribute to a positive working environment.
• Strong computer skills.

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions.
• Excellent health, dental, and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options.
• Matching contributions to our retirement program.
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program.
• Regular social events to foster teamwork.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.