Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant

Raymond James Financial; 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

Discretionary Bonuses

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant to support Financial Advisors and strengthen client relationships in Toronto. The role focuses on client service, account administration, trade support, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate meetings, assist with marketing activities, and maintain accurate client files while pursuing ongoing professional development and regulatory training.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry-related experience.
• Experience in investment brokerage, financial services, banking, or accounting is an asset.
• Knowledge of investment concepts and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships with proactive, responsive service.
• Support day-to-day administrative and trade-related needs; respond to inquiries and manage communications.
• Manage account administration including openings, records, documentation, and head office correspondence.
• Process security transactions and cash management activities.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and client presentations.
• Assist with marketing initiatives and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Client service

Administrative support

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Dataphile

Tax filing tools

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant (2600573)

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.

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.

As a key member of the team, the Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant supports the Financial Advisor and contributes to the success of client relationships and branch operations. The successful candidate will be dependable, proactive, and professional, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to accuracy and client satisfaction.

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 minimumof2yearsofindustryrelatedexperience;and
• Experience intheinvestment brokerage, financial services, banking, or accounting industry is an asset

Licenses/Certifications

• Investment Representative isrequired;
• Registered RepresentativelicensingispreferredorwillingtoobtainRR

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionallyandinspire othersto dothesame
• Work with and throughotherstoachievedesiredoutcomes
• Make prompt,pragmaticchoicesandactwiththeclientinmind
• Take ownershipand holdthemselvesandothersaccountablefordeliveringresultsthatmatter
• Contribute tothecontinuousevolutionofthefirm

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.
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 recruitmentand screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently,but they donot replace human dec

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment IndustryRegulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits ofcoverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Itssubsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James FinancialPlanning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpagesfor applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information.www.cipf.ca