Investment Associate

RBC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Dominion Securities in Ottawa is seeking an Investment Associate to provide dedicated support in investment and money management activities for a high performing Advisory team.

You will execute trades, rebalance portfolios, and coordinate meetings for Advisors with clients and prospects. The role emphasizes proactive client service, attention to detail, and timely documentation across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in securities industry.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Completed CFA level 1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades and rebalance portfolios.
• Follow up on client trades to ensure proper settlement and delivery.
• Coordinate and prepare meetings for Advisors with clients/prospects.
• Provide proactive client service with focus on problem resolution and attention to detail.
• Respond to client inquiries (account transactions, tax receipts, reporting).
• Assist the Advisor team with client onboarding.
• Help manage communications from clients and partners.
• Maintain existing client accounts and identify opportunities to contact clients.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Update team communication channels (websites, social media, brochures).

Skills

Client service

Decision making

Interpersonal relationship management

Investment management

Investment performance measurement

Education

CFA Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in Ottawa is seeking an Investment Associate to provide dedicated support in investment & money management activities for a high performing Advisory team.

What will you do?

• Execute trades and rebalance portfolios.
• Follow up on client trades to ensure proper settlement and delivery
• Coordinate and prepare meetings for Advisors with their clients/prospects.
• Provide proactive client service with a focus on problem resolution and attention to details. Liaise with various departments for execution, where necessary.
• Respond to client inquiries (account transactions, requests for tax receipts, account reporting, etc.).
• Assist the Advisor team with client onboarding.
• Help manage incoming communications from clients, Advisors and other internal and external partners.
• Maintain existing client accounts and identify opportunities to contact clients: manage timelines and key dates for accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of all necessary documentation in compliance with internal controls and industry regulatory requirements. Maintain complete and up-to-date client files within appropriate systems.
• Help update team’s communication channels: websites, LinkedIn, Facebook, brochures, newsletters.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Completed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level 1
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in securities industry

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of RBC Dominion Securities’ systems and procedures, an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial service

Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Measurement

Additional Job Details

Address:

333 PRESTON ST:OTTAWA

City:

Ottawa

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-01

Application Deadline:

2026-09-15

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate’s experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$37,500.00 - $50,000.00

This position includes competitive-based pay, and the overall earning potential is impacted by a variable incentive structure, earning a multiple of salary up to:

1.0x

RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.