Investment Associate - Trading & Administration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Coaching and development opportunities

World-class training program

Stock where applicable

Job summary

RBC Dominion Securities in Oakville seeks an Investment Associate dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and supporting the Advisor team in wealth management planning and account administration.

You will conduct market research, manage portfolios with guidance, and ensure documentation remains compliant while supporting client relationships and execution of investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent client service delivery, professional and friendly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing market and investment research and provide updates to the advisory team.
• Review client portfolios, rebalance with guidance from the advisory team, manage TAC sheets, risk dashboard and IPS.
• Make buy/sell recommendations and track positions to align with models.
• Follow up on orders to ensure proper settlement and delivery.
• Respond to client inquiries with timely, accurate account information and documentation.
• Collaborate with departments to provide proactive client service and timely solutions.
• Manage incoming communications from clients and Advisors.
• Ensure client files and documentation satisfy internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CIRE

Microsoft Office

Time management

Client service

English communication

Job description

Job Description

RBC Dominion Securities is Canada’s leading full-service investment and wealth management firm. We are committed to helping our clients build financial success through a personalized approach that draws on the full resources of RBC Wealth Management.

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in Oakville is looking for a resourceful, efficient and collaborative individual to join our leading wealth management firm as an Investment Associate.

By providing ongoing, exceptional service and support to our clients and our Advisor team, you will help our team deepen existing relationships and welcome new clients to the firm. As an invaluable internal and external point of contact, you will play a key role in maintaining client accounts, ensuring account administration and documentation remains up-to-date and compliant and working with an Investment Advisor in managing client portfolios and wealth management planning opportunities.

What will you do?

• Conduct ongoing research on markets and investments, provide regular updates to the advisory team.
• Review portfolios regularly and re-balance them with guidance from the advisory team, manage TAC sheets, risk dashboard, bulk trading, IPS (new and updates).
• Make recommendations for changes, switches (Advisor, A+, MF, other); track positions held; identify buy / sell opportunities; manage positions to be in line with models.
• Follow-up on orders to ensure proper settlement and delivery.
• Respond to client inquiries in an understanding and time-efficient manner (account transactions, requests, account documentation, account reporting, etc.).
• Tap into your superior problem resolution skills to provide proactive client service. Working collaboratively, you will at times liaise with various departments to provide smooth and timely solutions.
• Effectively manage incoming communications from clients, Advisors and other internal and external partners.
• Become well-versed in internal controls and industry regulatory requirements, ensuring client files and other necessary documentation is accurate, up-to-date and compliant.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)
• Strong skills working with business applications/technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
• High quality time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated skills in providing world-class client service that will come across as professional, warm, and friendly to our clients
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of RBC Dominion Securities’ systems and procedures
• Experience in the securities industry is an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

• 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
• An opportunity to make a difference and have a lasting impact on the lives of others
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services

Job Skills

Account Management, Customer Success, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Investment Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

435 NORTH SERVICE RD W:OAKVILLE

City:

Oakville

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-10-30

Application Deadline:

2026-11-13

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.

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