Portfolio Management Assistant

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a Portfolio Management Assistant to support the Investment Counsellor in managing private client portfolios. The role focuses on producing financial plans, portfolio rebalancing per policy, and updating Investment Policy Statements, with emphasis on tax and planning knowledge.

The PMA will pro-actively identify, investigate and resolve client inquiries, and assist in constructing customized investment strategies and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a client facing role in a financial institution.
• University degree.
• Completion of CIM or CFA Level 1.
• PFP or CFP.
• Experience in Trading.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written skills, and technologically savvy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in client service: respond to inquiries, update files, and prepare client presentation material.
• Prepare meeting materials in advance and attend client meetings if requested.
• Draft correspondence and client newsletters; assist with financial plans using RBC’s software and answer tax questions.
• Assist with securities trading as directed by the Investment Counsellor.
• Support Business Development: marketing lists, new account presentations, and prospect proposals.

Skills

Client-facing

Trading experience

Financial planning

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

University degree

CIM or CFA Level 1

PFP or CFP

CSC

Job description

What is the opportunity?

The Portfolio Management Assistant (PMA) is a role that focuses primarily on supporting the Investment Counsellor in the management of private client portfolios (primarily comprised of pooled funds), relationships, and meetings. It is not an asset selection or analysis role, but an integral role on a small team that manages approximately 120 relationships. This is done through assistance with producing financial plans, portfolio rebalancing per the investment policy statement and preparing/updating Investment Policy Statements. It requires strong tax and financial planning knowledge, in addition to portfolio management knowledge. The PMA will pro-actively identify, investigate and resolve client inquiries and provide the Investment Counsellor with recommendations for resolution of complex situations, as well as assist in the construction of customized investment strategies, proposals and implement & monitor action plans for new funds and portfolio allocations. The PMA will enter trades as directed by the Investment Counsellor, and works closely with the Private Client Associate to assist in the administration of client portfolios. Other requirements include being a self-directed individual with excellent organization skills, strong writing and communication, able to handle large volumes of information, interpersonal skills and critical thinking. For more information please visit: www.rbcphnic.com

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Portfolio Management Assistant (PMA) is a role that focuses primarily on supporting the Investment Counsellor in the management of private client portfolios (primarily comprised of pooled funds), relationships, and meetings. It is not an asset selection or analysis role, but an integral role on a small team that manages approximately 120 relationships. This is done through assistance with producing financial plans, portfolio rebalancing per the investment policy statement and preparing/updating Investment Policy Statements. It requires strong tax and financial planning knowledge, in addition to portfolio management knowledge. The PMA will pro-actively identify, investigate and resolve client inquiries and provide the Investment Counsellor with recommendations for resolution of complex situations, as well as assist in the construction of customized investment strategies, proposals and implement & monitor action plans for new funds and portfolio allocations. The PMA will enter trades as directed by the Investment Counsellor, and works closely with the Private Client Associate to assist in the administration of client portfolios. Other requirements include being a self-directed individual with excellent organization skills, strong writing and communication, able to handle large volumes of information, interpersonal skills and critical thinking. For more information please visit: www.rbcphnic.com

What will you do?

• By providing excellence in customer service, you will respond to all client inquiries, update client files as required and prepare client presentation material
• You will also be required to prepare meeting material in advance and attend client meetings, if requested
• In addition, you will be responsible for drafting correspondence and client newsletters, assisting to prepare financial plans using RBC’s proprietary software and responding to tax related questions from accountants
• You will also assist with securities trading as directed by the Investment Counsellor
• Additional duties include assisting with Business Development activities by: developing and managing marketing lists, helping with new account presentations, and preparing new prospect proposals
• You will also be preparing client Investment Policy Statements from a template, and model, monitor and provide suggestions to rebalance the portfolios
• A key component of your responsibilities will also include ensuring that compliance to client mandate and portfolio models are met
• Finally, you will assist the Investment Counsellor and the team with any additional ad hoc administrative duties as needed.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Minimum of 2 years in a client facing role in a financial institution, including financial planning
• University Degree
• Completion of either CIM or CFA Level 1
• PFP or CFP
• Experience in Trading
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point )
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written skills, and technologically savvy
  
  

Nice to Have

• Tax planning experience
• Portfolio Management skills
• Successful completion of CSC
  
  

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
• Challenging work
• Variety of assignments
• Financial strength and a strong brand
• Prestige
• Management that supports your work and progression
  
  

Job Skills

Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Cash Management, Client Counseling, Competitive Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Investment Risk, Market Risk, New Challenges, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-19

Application Deadline:

2026-09-03

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

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