Client Associate (IR licensed) Wood Gundy

CIBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Purpose Day

Job summary

CIBC Wood Gundy is hiring a Client Associate to build and grow client portfolios with dedicated relationship management and investment guidance. You will work with Investment Advisors to support portfolios, engage high-net-worth clients, and uncover business opportunities.

The role is on-site full-time in Toronto, with base pay described and incentive programs, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation emphasizes base salary and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• Certified professional with current accreditation as Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO-ID.
• Knowledge of Financial Services and/or Brokerage.
• Strong client-first mindset and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Driven to achieve goals and deliver impactful results.
• Attention to details and strong decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow Wood Gundy client portfolios through relationship management and outstanding service.
• Collaborate with Investment Advisors to manage portfolios and develop new business.
• Engage high-net-worth clients, uncover opportunities, and enhance the client experience.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Business Documentation

Customer Experience (CX)

Developing Proposals

Financial Products

Investment Portfolios

Marketing Activities

Transaction Banking

Work Collaboratively

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

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.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $51,500 to $60,200.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this roleincludes participation in an annual discretionary incentive orbonus program.

We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

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 are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID). 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.

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.




• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• 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]




• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.




• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).




• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

Job Location

333 Bay Street, 28th floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Documentation, Customer Experience (CX), Developing Proposals, Financial Products, Investment Portfolios, Marketing Activities, Transaction Banking, Work Collaboratively