Business Development Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP Matching Programme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Assistant for a 12-month contract in Toronto. You will support a growing financial advisory practice with administrative coordination, client service, and marketing initiatives, while advancing to ownership of communications and events.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency, with a clear growth path within client experience and marketing roles.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with willingness to learn new apps.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Adept in problem-solving and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: prepare and process account docs, open/transfer accounts, updates.
• Maintain client records and ensure accuracy; track paperwork with head office and third parties.
• Manage Know Your Client updates and compliance documentation; digital filing.
• Coordinate calendars, client meetings, materials, and communications; track items in CRM.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

Dataphile

Job description

At Raymond James,wedevelop,wecollaborate,wedecide,wedeliver, andweimprove together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Business Development Assistant- 12 Month Contract

How does the role impact the organization?

TheBusiness Development Assistantplays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a growing financial advisory practice while helping deliver an exceptional client experience. This position supports the Financial Advisor through strong administrative coordination, accurate account processing, effective workflow management, and professional client service. As operational responsibilities are mastered, the role expands to include increasing ownership of client communications, marketing initiatives, client engagement programs, and event coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, accountable, and capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. This role offers a clear growth path from operational support to broader responsibility for client experience and marketing initiatives.

What will your role be responsible for?

Administrative Support

• Prepare and process account documentation, including new account openings, transfers, contributions, withdrawals, and account updates;
• Maintain and update client account records, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and complete;
• Track and follow up on submitted paperwork with head office, fund companies, and third parties to ensure timely completion;
• Support Know Your Client updates and maintain compliance documentation in accordance with established guidelines;
• Manage document collection, digital filing, scanning, and record retention processes;
• Maintain workflow systems and CRM records to ensure client activities, deadlines, and outstanding items are accurately tracked;
• Coordinate advisor calendars, schedule client meetings, prepare meeting materials, and facilitate client communications; and
• Proactively identify operational inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements that enhance team effectiveness.

Marketing and Content Management

• Manage the Client Engagement Profile program, including collection, analysis, and CRM integration;
• Coordinate client events, including planning, logistics, invitations, and follow-up;
• Prepare and distribute client newsletters, updates, announcements, and event communications;
• Maintain social media content, website updates, and marketing materials in accordance with compliance requirements;
• Track engagement, attendance, and response metrics and report on marketing effectiveness;
• Support client segmentation and targeted communication strategies;
• Coordinate client appreciation initiatives, milestone recognition, and welcome activities; and
• Identify and track referral and business development opportunities.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offersa competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a willingness and ability to learn new applications;
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication with both clients and colleagues;
• Adept in problem-solving;
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Take initiative to get things done with minimal supervision/direction; and
• The ability to prioritize, multitask, work within time constraints and follow-up.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration; and
• Experience with Dataphile is an asset.

Licenses and Certifications

• Investment Representative licensing is an asset.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range:

$45,000 - 50,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitmentand screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently,but they donot replace human decision-making.