Investment Advisor

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits

Stock purchase plan

Wellness and personal development days

Job summary

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance) is seeking an Investment Advisor in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on wealth planning, investment management, and insurance solutions delivered through hybrid channels, serving clients across Canada with a dedication to exceptional service.

You will build personalized financial plans, advise on investments, manage client relationships, and stay current with market trends and regulatory requirements to protect and grow client portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of financial products, investment strategies and market trends.
• Working knowledge of investment and retirement planning to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized financial plans and investment strategies.
• Assess clients' insurance needs and recommend suitable products.
• Execute client trades accurately and timely.
• Maintain client files and documentation in CRM systems.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and market developments.

Skills

Investment advisory

Wealth management

Client relationships

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

CSC

CPH

WME

LLQP

CIRO License

CLU designation

CFP designation

QAFP designation

Job description

Investment Advisor

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Description

Investment Advisor

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Build The Future With Us

The iA Wealth Advice Centre at iA Private Wealth takes a personalized and comprehensive approach to wealth planning, investment management, and protection for clients. Operating primarily through virtual and digital channels, our team is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals with expert advice and exceptional service. Serving clients across Canada, we prioritize client relationships, professional solutions, and team excellence, leveraging our strong history in wealth management for continued success. Join us for a fulfilling career where engagement and satisfaction are paramount.

What You'll Accomplish With Us

In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial partner, offering expert wealth planning and customized investment strategies to a diverse client base. Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing personalized financial plans, delivering sound investment advice, and assessing clients' insurance needs to recommend suitable products for their financial protection.

Emphasizing relationship management, you will engage with clients to understand their unique financial goals and craft tailored solutions, including comprehensive insurance strategies. By leveraging our virtual and digital channels, you will provide exceptional service, foster strong client relationships, and drive business growth through proactive engagement.

Join our dynamic team to embark on a rewarding career journey and contribute to the growth and success of our clients and firm.

What could accelerate your success in this role:

• Proactively build and grow a book of clients through service-oriented sales strategies to achieve business development goals, including identifying and addressing insurance needs.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships by gaining insight into their financial goals and providing tailored financial advice, incorporating comprehensive insurance solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through assets consolidation, addressing insurance needs and facilitating referrals.
• Develop holistic financial plans that integrate investment and insurance strategies based on clients’ individual circumstances and goals.
• Ensure accuracy and up-to-date information in client accounts and documentation.
• Execute client trade accurately and in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with regulatory rules and changes in the investment and insurance industry.
• Stay informed about market trends and economic developments that may impact client portfolios.
• Lead team discussions on industry changes, internal changes and product knowledge
• Follow up with clients on missing documentation required.
• Maintain client files and information on the appropriate systems.
• Document all client interactions and transactions accurately.
• Respond promptly and effectively to client inquiries and requests.
• Resolve issues and process client transactions expediently and accurately, escalating issues to the Director when necessary.
• Understand required documentation for all client account types.
• Ensure compliance of team policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with business partners and independent advisors to enhance client service and offerings.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning or similar role
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Pleasant telephone manner and an ability to keep client conversations on track
• Strong knowledge of financial products, investment strategies and market trends.
• Working knowledge of investment and retirement planning to meet the needs of clients
• Strong sales record
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Strong understanding of industry and firm compliance regulations

Education and Accreditations:

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) completed
• Conduct & Practices Handbook course (CPH) completed
• Wealth Management Essentials course (WME) completed or enrolled
• Life Licence Qualification Program course (LLQP) completed (asset)
• Preference will be given to applicants that are already licensed with CIRO as Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR).
• Preference will be given to applicants with the following designation, CLU®, F.Pl., PFP®, QAFP® and/or CFP® designations
• Bilingual [French/English] is an asset

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

The base salary for this role ranges between $75, 000 - $90, 000 annually.