Operational Associates

IG Wealth Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Toronto is seeking a disciplined individual to provide administrative support. Responsibilities include processing client trades, maintaining accurate client files, and preparing tax packages. Candidates should have experience in financial services, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Relevant certifications such as LLQP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial service advisory firm is required.
• Willingness to obtain LLQP will be preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and process Client Trades as directed by the Advisor.
• Input client information into financial planning software.
• Prepare annual tax packages for external accountants.
• Maintain complete and accurate Client Files.

Skills

Organization and project management skills

Effective communication skills

Proactive leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC)

Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)

Tools

CRM Tools (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shoemaker Plaxton Group Private Wealth Management is a leading Toronto based team that provides a full range of financial products and services to families, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and executives in Toronto & surrounding areas. Drawing on previous experience in the industry, you will be responsible providing administrative support, with a lens of continuous improvement to support and improve systems for servicing the growing client base. You must be a self-motivated and disciplined individual with an entrepreneurial spirit.

YOU WILL:

• Accurately entering and processing Client Trades (including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, systematic plans) as directed by the Advisor in a timely manner
• Input client information into financial planning software and update annually or as needed
• Illustration of insurance quotes and processing insurance policy placing paperwork
• Prepare annual tax packages to be shared with external accountants
• Support the Advisor with the ongoing Client Servicing, engaging the Advisor when Client Portfolios require suitability reviews, KYC updates or investment recommendations
• Maintain complete and accurate Client Files and ensuring all Client interactions are fully documented
• Maintain account lists, track client documentation and provide suggestions for ongoing process improvement
• Ad hoc support to Advisors and Associate as needed

EDUCATION, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a financial service advisory firm (required)
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC), Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) or willing to obtain - Preference will be given to those with an LLQP
• Post-Secondary Education
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to multi-task
• Superior problem solving, ability to consider the impact of various decisions and communicate them accordingly
• Proactive leadership, willingness to communicate items that need attention to the greater team for prioritization
• Excellent, effective communications skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the practice
• Advanced knowledge of technology, tools and software, specifically proficient in CRM Tools (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite of Tools