Registered Plans Associate - 12 Month Contract

Raymond James Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Registered Plans Associate in Vancouver to handle administration of registered plans and provide support to Financial Advisors and internal teams. The role offers exposure to brokerage operations and a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in financial admin, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting. A Canadian Securities Course is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of financial industry or related administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to learn new applications.
• Excellent customer service, organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective relationship management at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Dataphile is an asset and French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer a wide variety of tasks involving registered plans products (RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs, TFSAs, LIRAs, FHSAs).
• Process contributions, de-registrations, un-locking, withholding tax submissions, trustee wires.
• Investigate and resolve advisor queries within SLA deadlines, alone or with teammates.
• Maintain and update departmental procedures to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Tax, Estates, Transfers, Credit, and New Accounts to respond to queries.
• Assist in registered plan projects, including regulatory audits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Prioritization

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dataphile

Job description

Registered Plans Associate

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.

How does the role impact the organization?

The Registered Plans Associate will be responsible for various administrative/processing duties relating to Registered Plans. The work entails daily interaction with Financial Advisors, Sales Assistants, and members of our internal Operations department. The incumbent will acquire considerable knowledge of brokerage operations through this opportunity.

What will your role be responsible for?

• The administration of a wide variety of tasks involving registered plans products. This will include, but not limited to, processing transactions in registered plans (RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs, TFSAs, LIRAs and FHSAs);
• Processing of contributions, de-registrations, un-locking, withholding tax submissions, trustee wires and non-qualified tax assessments;
• Providing support individually or in conjunction with other team members in investigating and resolving advisor queries within SLA deadlines;
• Participation in the maintenance and updating of departmental procedures ato ensure compliance;
• Working closely with other departments such as Tax, Estates, Transfers, Credit, and New Accounts, in responding to advisor queries and resolving issues as they arise;
• Assist in registered plan related projects, including regulatory audits; and
• Other duties as assigned.

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?

• Fundamental knowledge of investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Financial industry experience, preferably in Operations or Registered Plans;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a willingness and ability to learn new applications;
• Excellent Customer service, organization, and prioritization skills
• The ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and an imperative attention to detail;
• Demonstrate email, videoconferencing, and telephone etiquette and relationship management skills;
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment;
• Demonstrate a professional manner to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization;
• Exercise tact and discretion in the handling of confidential information; and
• Experience with Dataphile is an asset.
• Communicate proficiently in French is an asset

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of financial industry or related administrative experience; and
• Post-secondary education.

Licenses/Certifications

• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset.

Salary Range:

$54,000 - 60,000 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 decision-making.

Primary Location

CA-BC-Vancouver-Vancouver

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Temporary Full-Time