Client Associate (IR Licensed) 12 month contract CIBC Wood Gundy

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Toronto seeks a Client Associate to enhance client portfolios through relationship management and investment advice. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience in the financial sector. You will work closely with Investment Advisors to optimize client interactions. Competitive compensation and support for professional growth are provided by the bank.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance programs

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Current accreditation in CSC, CPH, and IR licensing.
• Financial Services or Brokerage industry experience.
• Working knowledge of quotation equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow client portfolios through relationship management.
• Provide trusted investment advice and exceptional client service.
• Engage with high-net-worth clients to uncover opportunities.

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Understanding client needs

Education

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Conduct & Practice Handbook (CPH)

Investment Representative (IR) licensing

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

What you’ll be doing

As a member of CIBC Wood Gundy, you will be responsible for building and growing Wood Gundy client portfolios through dedicated relationship management, trusted investment advice and exceptional client service. As a Client Associate, you will work closely with Investment Advisors at CIBC Wood Gundy to help manage their portfolios and develop new business. You will directly engage with high-net-worth clients to offer support, uncover business opportunities, and proactively improve the client experience.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time Monday through Friday.

How you’ll succeed

• Client Engagement - Focus on each client's experience and connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Anticipate client needs and communicate promptly with your team to build trust and deepen client relationships. Identify activities, processes, and opportunities to improve the client experience.
• Business Development – Proactively identify business opportunities for your team. Work closely with Investment Advisors to support business development activities and assist in the building of investment plans based on the client’s profile, goals, and risk/reward tolerance.
• Relationship Building - Heighten CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities. Grow your network to create lasting connections that will generate future opportunities.

Who you are

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct & Practice Handbook (CPH), and Investment Representative (IR) licensing. It is an asset if you have Registered Representative (RR) licensing. Financial Services and/or Brokerage industry experience and working knowledge of various quotation equipment is required.
• You put our clients first. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.
• You’re driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.