Investment Associate

Altis Recruitment; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services and wealth management firm is seeking an experienced Investment Associate in Ottawa. This full-time, permanent hybrid role involves supporting Portfolio Managers and delivering personalized advisory experiences to clients, with excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous bonus structure

Excellent opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in financial services or wealth management.
• Currently licensed as an Investment Representative (IR) under CIRO.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with clients.
• Execute trade instructions and prepare customized meeting materials.
• Participate in client meetings and support data gathering for KYC updates.

Skills

Client Service

Compliance

Financial Planning

Communication

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a leading financial services and wealth management firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Investment Associate in Ottawa .

In this high-impact position, you will support a team of Portfolio Managers and help deliver high-quality, compliant, and personalized advisory experiences to clients.

This is a full-time, permanent hybrid opportunity offering a competitive compensation package, generous bonus structure, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with clients, serving as a key point of contact.
• Participate in client meetings to support data gathering for KYC updates, financial planning, and investment reviews.
• Execute trade instructions from Portfolio Managers in accordance with CIRO compliance standards.
• Prepare customized meeting materials and account updates, including portfolio summaries, performance reports, and planning documents.
• Contribute to the development of financial proposals, client insights, and performance summaries.
• Conduct and document 90-day client contact calls in compliance with CIRO and KYC requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support process improvement and contribute to operational best practices.
• Assist with planning and execution of client engagement events, including seminars and seasonal functions, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3-5+ years of experience in the financial services or wealth management industry.
• Must be currently licensed as an Investment Representative (IR) under CIRO (formerly IIROC).
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and compliance frameworks in the wealth management field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced financial advisory environment, managing client needs and organizational priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
• Exceptional client service skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly team-oriented, adaptable, organized, and collaborative.

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