Canada Registered Branch Associate Trainee -Bedford, NS

Edward Jones; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 and assist existing clients. You will work to open accounts, analyze portfolios and communicate recommendations in line with CIRO rules.

The role offers a salaried position with bonus potential, RRSP benefits, vacation and professional development opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A relevant degree or diploma from an accredited institution, or four years of relevant industry experience.
• Currently a CIRO Registered Representative with licensing requirements.
• Complete CIRO registration process if not currently registered.

Responsibilities

• Open new accounts by gathering required information and suitability data.
• Review portfolio performance, costs/fees, asset allocation and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Execute buy/sell orders under the direction of the Financial Advisor.
• Conduct reviews to collect suitability information for select accounts.
• Answer client questions regarding Edward Jones stock recommendations and withdrawals.

Skills

Client relationship building

Regulatory compliance awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Post-secondary degree or four years of relevant industry experience

CIRO Registered Representative

Job description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 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.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

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

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career, the Registered Branch Associate role at Edward Jones may be the right opportunity for you. Registered Branch Associates are Registered Representatives, a category of approved persons through the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), who create capacity for the Financial Advisor by partnering together to serve existing clients at the direction of the Financial Advisor.

Our Registered Branch Associates are an essential part of the client team, and we rely on their unique experiences, insights, and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve exceptional results and improve the lives of our clients.

We'll give you the support you need.

Our team will be there every step of the way, providing:

• 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

What characteristics would make you a successful Registered Branch Associate?

• Commitment to building meaningful connections and long‑lasting relationships with clients with an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions
• Help to create branch team capacity by working 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 with existing and newly created clients

Responsibilities

Responsibilities as a Registered Representative performed at the direction of the FA or independently based on branch processes for all existing clients may include:

• 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 Financial Advisor and communicate to client on behalf of 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 successful completion of necessary background checks
• 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)

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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.

As a salaried professional, you can also expect…

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

You’ll be competitively compensated…

• Edward Jones believes in a human centered approach as we partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below is a subset of the total pay range. There is also an opportunity for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the RBA role.