Investment Associate

Altis Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Investment Associate. This full-time hybrid role involves supporting Portfolio Managers and delivering personalized advisory experiences to clients. The position offers a competitive compensation package, generous bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous bonus structure

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in financial services or wealth management.
• Currently licensed as an Investment Representative (IR) under CIRO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with clients.
• Execute trade instructions from Portfolio Managers.
• Prepare customized meeting materials and account updates.

Skills

Client Service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.