Compliance Associate

Value Partners Investments; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Winnipeg seeks a Compliance Associate to ensure smooth communication between key stakeholders and support compliance activities for mutual funds and investment services. Candidates should have a degree and knowledge in the securities industry. The role includes various compliance tasks and the opportunity to assist with documentation preparation. The firm offers a supportive workplace culture with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

4% Matching RRSP allocation

Great workplace culture!

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma.
• Knowledge/experience in the securities industry and regulatory environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing compliance activities for mutual fund operations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of regulatory documents.
• Maintain appropriate paper and electronic records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management and organization

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

University degree or college diploma

Canadian Securities Course

Wealth Management Essentials

CFP or PFP

Tools

MS Office

Portfolio management software

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2005, Value Partners Investments is a Winnipeg-based investment firm that currently manages over $5.6 Billion in assets primarily through nine investment funds as well as through Value Partners Investment Counsel (VPIC) which provides discretionary investment management services to wealthy families across Canada.

Our mission is to build client wealth by investing wisely and communicating clearly. Over the past 20 years we have fulfilled that mission by creating over $2.5 Billion in investment gains for clients. This track record of success has enabled us to become one of Canada’s fastest growing companies as ranked by Profit Magazine and one of Canada’s fastest growing Private Investment Counsels by Investor Economics.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly dependable, polished, results-oriented professional to fill the role of Compliance Associate who will play a critical role in ensuring the appropriate flow of work and communications between the President of the company, the Executive team, Board of Directors, and our clients. Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager of Value Partners Investments, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Compliance department with ongoing compliance activities of VPI, its mutual funds and its investment counseling services. This position has a broad range of responsibilities that is expected to expand as the company continues to grow.

You have a strong desire to help people, you would enjoy joining a team where our best days come from knowing we have helped our clients live their fullest life. Our job can be technical and precise, but our joy comes from supporting our exceptional client base, whom we’ve built close trusted relationships with.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing compliance activities for mutual fund operations.
• Conduct ongoing compliance activities for investment counsel operations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of the Prospectus, Annual Information Form, Fund Facts, and Offering Memorandum documents.
• Assist with the onboarding process, ongoing account activities and recordkeeping of corporate shareholders.
• Assist with the review of marketing materials and co-operative marketing requests.
• Assist with the review of account opening documents for discretionary managed accounts.
• Assist the business development team to service advisors and other clients.
• Maintain appropriate paper and electronic records.
• Other compliance and/or administrative tasks, as assigned.
• Keep abreast of changes to compliance procedures, firm policies, compliance manuals and rules, regulations, and requirements of securities regulatory authorities; and
• Work to continually improve product and compliance knowledge by completing industry courses, participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences, proactively reading internal publications, industry news and media releases, and sharing information and ideas with team members.
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• University degree or college diploma.
• Canadian Securities Course/ Wealth Management Essentials/ CFP or PFP.
• Knowledge/experience in the securities industry and regulatory environment (preferred).

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
• Excellent writing (grammar) skills.
• Experience in working with portfolio management software’s.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Strong listening skills & the ability to follow through.
• Must have exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer-focused attitude with the ability to build collaborative working relationships and commitment to providing extraordinary service to high-net-worth clients.
• Advanced organizational skills, adept at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• An ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and work requirements.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• 4% Matching RRSP allocation
• Great workplace culture!