Financial Advisor Assistant

Raymond James Ltd.; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 45 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation and benefits

Resumo da oferta

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Financial Advisor Assistant to support a team of 3 investment advisors in Calgary. You will process security transactions, handle client inquiries, prepare reports, and assist with marketing and day-to-day office duties, delivering exceptional service.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of investment industry experience, post-secondary education, and strong MS Office skills. A CIRO IR license is required.

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years investment industry experience
• Post-secondary education
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• CIRO IR Licensed required
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner

Responsabilidades

• Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers
• Handle incoming and outgoing client calls and respond to information requests
• Schedule appointments, prepare for meetings, and follow-up
• Assist with paperwork, head office correspondence, and new client account opening
• Enter trades for Financial Advisors and clients as requested
• Manage cash within the team including cash equivalents" purchases and redemptions
• Assist with tax reporting season by liaising with tax professionals and clients
• Support marketing initiatives including social media and website content

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Formação académica

Post-secondary education

CIRO IR Licensed

Ferramentas

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Dataphile

Croesus

Thomson Reuters

LinkedIn

Salesforce

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Financial Advisor Assistant

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

How does the role impact the organization?

This role will support a team of 3 investment advisors. Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading full-service independent investment dealers offering high-quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Drawing on previous experience as a Licensed Assistant in a financial services firm, you will be responsible for processing and following up on security transactions and transfers, handling incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients, responding to requests for information, and providing outstanding service to the Financial Advisors and clients. You will also be involved in preparing correspondence and reports, servicing clients’ general day‑to‑day requests, and other general office duties. This position will assist a team whose focus is on excellence in client service.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Proactive problem solving;
• Support clients’ general day-to-day administrative and trade requests in a timely and confidential manner;
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients and respond to requests for information;
• Schedule appointments, prepare for meetings, and follow-up;
• Be responsible for and support the team with paperwork, manage head office correspondence, and handle the account opening process for new clients;
• Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers, including trade instructions;
• Enter trades for Financial Advisors and clients as requested;
• Be responsible for all cash management within the team practice, including incoming and outgoing funds, purchases and redemptions of cash equivalents;
• Act as team lead during tax reporting season, liaising with tax professionals & clients to provide details, slips and updates as required;
• Assist with all marketing initiatives including social media (twitter, LinkedIn), and website content;
• Support the Financial Advisor(s) in growth of the overall business;
• Maintain files and other general office duties;
• Prepare client presentations with guidance from the financial advisor assistants;
• Generate and identify leads from online resources and qualify leads via cold calling;
• Set up meetings with meaningful prospects;
• Conduct research on market intelligence;
• Assist on strategizing and administrating email campaigns; Assist with marketing events, seminars, client meetings etc.;
• Track and follow-up on opportunities;
• Work within LinkedIn and Salesforce; and
• Grow and take courses as required for regulatory purposes.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

• Minimum 3 years investment industry experience;
• Post-secondary education;
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office particularly Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience with Dataphile, Croesus and Thomson Reuters is an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner
• Superior customer service skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Self-starter attributes, motivated and hardworking with the ability to prioritize, multitask, work within time constraints and provide necessary follow up;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Superior problem solving skills;
• CIRO IR Licensed required;
• The ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume, pressure-oriented environment; and
• Ability to effectively handle confidential information.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range: $45,000-55,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.

Job

Wealth management

Primary Location

CA-AB-Calgary-Calgary

Organization

Branch

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Permanent Full-Time