Canada Registered Branch Associate Trainee

Edward Jones; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

RRSP

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Edward Jones in Canada is seeking a Registered Branch Associate to support Financial Advisors by gathering client information, reviewing portfolios, and processing trades. The role emphasizes compliance, client communication, and building lasting relationships within a regulated environment.

You will work with a team to ensure suitable recommendations and client satisfaction while expanding your regulatory qualifications and industry knowledge at Edward Jones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant degree or diploma, or four years of industry experience.
• All licensing requirements for CIRO status or completion of CSC, CPH and WME during the study period.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and collect suitability information to open new accounts.
• Research portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation and changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to the Financial Advisor and communicate to clients on behalf of the Financial Advisor when in agreement with recommendation.
• Execute Financial Advisor solicited buy/sell orders and confirm with clients.
• Conduct proactive reviews and collect suitability information for select accounts.
• Answer general client questions regarding EDJ Stock recommendations and withdrawals.

Skills

Client relationship building

Problem solving

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

CIRO registration

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)

Wealth Management Essentials (WME)

Tools

CIRO registration process

Job description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately–owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

Position Overview

Registered Branch Associates are Registered Representatives, a category of approved persons through the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). They create capacity for the Financial Advisor by partnering together to serve existing clients at the direction of the Financial Advisor.

Support and Development

• Training may include formal training sessions, online training, mentoring, job shadowing, and coaching
• A support network that extends beyond your branch office and includes headquarters assistance via phone, email and firm intranet resources

Key Characteristics

• Commitment to building meaningful connections and long‑lasting relationships with clients and an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions
• Ability to work independently with strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and sound judgment to identify, analyze, and resolve multiple issues related to personalized investment solutions, involving the FA when appropriate
• A resilient, creative and progressive mindset supporting a nimble learning environment to incorporate feedback and adapt to changes
• Entrepreneurial personality, driven to achieve results as an individual and team with attention to detail, organization and time‑management skills to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and highly collaborative organization

Key Responsibilities

• Gather information and collect suitability information to open new accounts
• Research portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation and changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to the Financial Advisor and communicate to clients on behalf of the Financial Advisor when in agreement with recommendation
• Execute Financial Advisor solicited buy/sell orders and confirm with clients
• Conduct proactive reviews and collect suitability information for select accounts
• Answer general client questions regarding EDJ Stock recommendations and withdrawals

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required
• A relevant degree or diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution, or four years of relevant industry experience
• Currently a Registered Representative with CIRO
• All applicable licensing requirements necessary to achieve and maintain registered representative status with CIRO completed
  • If not currently a Registered Representative with CIRO, registration may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period. Candidate must successfully complete:
    • Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
    • Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
    • Wealth Management Essentials (WME) (within 30 months of registration)
    • Necessary background checks
    • Successful completion of the required training program
    • Approval of registration as a Registered Representative by CIRO
    • Wealth Management Essentials (WME) (within 30 months of registration)

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package that includes bonus potential, RRSP, and comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays and personal days
• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.