Client Relationship Specialist

Focus Partners Wealth; Calgary; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual cash bonus

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Client Relationship Specialist to support onboarding, account administration, and day-to-day client service. You will work with custodians across the U.S.

and Canada, handling transfers, wires, EFTs, and queries, while training clients on portals and tools. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and responsive service in a growing wealth management firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong detail orientation and organization skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, custodians, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and provide responsive support via phone, email, text, and portals.
• Manage onboarding tasks and data collection for U.S. and Canadian custodians.
• Handle cashiering and transactional requests including transfers, wires, EFTs, and checks.
• Respond to client and team inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Train clients on portals, systems, and digital tools.
• Adhere to compliance policies supporting investment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of tax documents for client filings.
• Act as liaison with custodians to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support strategic projects and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Relationship-building

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

NetRep

Dataphile

NetX360

Job description

Job Description Summary: At Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client experiences across the U.S. and Canada. As a Client Relationship Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients, team members, and custodial partners by ensuring smooth onboarding, accurate account administration, and outstanding day-to‑day service. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, client-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, independent work environment and enjoys being at the center of operational excellence in a growing wealth management firm. This role is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and provide responsive, courteous support via phone, email, text, and client portals.
• Manage account documentation, onboarding tasks, and related data gathering for multiple U.S. and Canadian custodians.
• Handle cashiering and transactional requests including transfers, wires, EFTs, and checks.
• Answer inquiries from clients and internal team members in a timely and professional manner.
• Train clients on how to use portals, systems, and other digital tools.
• Maintain and adhere to client-related compliance policies and procedures that support investment strategies.
• Coordinate the collection of tax-related documents to support client filings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with custodians to resolve account and transactional issues.
• Identify and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency with custodial partners.
• Participate in strategic projects and committees that support firm-wide initiatives and operational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Acute attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship-building skills and comfort partnering with clients, custodians, and internal teams.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with NetRep, Dataphile, and NetX360 is advantageous.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is considered an asset.
• An interest or background in athletics—especially hockey (preferred).
• A collaborative and humble approach that aligns with our culture of integrity and diligence.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $70,000-$80,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set.

Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

• annual cash bonus
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)

This position is an exempt position.

Cardinal Point, Focus Partners Canada is a Canadian-U.S. wealth management company created to service the sophisticated needs of high-net‑worth families. Our financial advisors operate under the fiduciary standard and understand that your wealth, family, interests, and values are all interconnected. We are dedicated to providing investment management, financial, estate, and tax planning solutions to residents of Canada and the U.S., Canadians moving to the U.S., Americans moving to Canada, and Canadian and U.S. expats living abroad.

Cardinal Point is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.

For more about Cardinal Point, visit: cardinalpointwealth.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services.

Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client‑first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs.

To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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We’re growing and growth brings opportunity for learning, for advancement, and for building something lasting.

Focus, a business division of Focus Financial Partners, brings together businesses across Wealth, Business Management, Family Office, and International. Collectively, these firms—spanning the U.S., Canada, and Australia—deliver a broad spectrum of financial advice solutions to individuals, families, and institutions.

Our vision is clear: to be the leading fiduciary advice company in the world.

For clients, that means an experience built around their needs.

For advisors, it means access to the resources, tools, and capabilities typically available only at the largest global institutions.

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