Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant

Raymond James Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealer offering customized wealth management solutions. The Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant role focuses on client service, account administration, and regulatory compliance to support advisers and clients.

The position emphasizes strong organizational skills, accuracy, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment, with competitive compensation and benefits. Eligible for performance bonuses and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required; experience in investment brokerage or financial services assets.
• Investment Representative license required or willingness to obtain RR license.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships with proactive client service.
• Support clients' day-to-day administrative and trade-related needs; respond to inquiries and process requests.
• Manage account administration: new accounts, client records, documentation, and head office correspondence.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Post-secondary education

Investment Representative license

Tools

CRM systems

Dataphile

Microsoft Office

Tax filing tools

Job description

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.

Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong administrative, organizational, and client service skills. They can effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing proactive, responsive, and professional client service;
• Support clients' day-to-day administrative and trade-related needs, including responding to inquiries, processing requests, and managing client communications;
• Manage account administration, including new account openings, client records, documentation, and head office correspondence;
• Ensure all documentation and transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with regulatory and firm requirements;
• Process security transactions, transfers, trade instructions, and cash management activities, including incoming and outgoing funds and cash-equivalent transactions;
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, client presentations, and follow-up activities;
• Lead tax reporting activities by coordinating with clients and tax professionals and providing required documentation and updates;
• Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media, website content, email campaigns, seminars, client events, and other promotional activities;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, CRM records, and KYP documentation in accordance with regulatory and firm requirements;
• Complete ongoing professional development, regulatory training, and continuing education requirements; and
• Proactively identify potential issues and contribute to effective

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?

• Knowledge of investment concepts and industry practices within the securities and wealth management
• Experience with account administration, including registered and non-registered accounts (e.g., RRSPs, TFSAs, and corporate accounts).
• Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding client
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both independently and within a team
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and
• Experience with CRM systems, social media, digital marketing tools, Dataphile, or personal tax filing is considered an asset.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary education;
• A minimum of 2 years of industry related experience; and
• Experience in the investment brokerage, financial services, banking, or accounting industry is an asset

Licenses/Certifications

• Investment Representative is required;
• Registered Representative licensing is preferred or willing to obtain RR

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:

$50,000 - 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 dec

Job

Wealth management

Primary Location

CA-ON-Toronto-Toronto

Organization

Branch

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Permanent Full-Time