ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Associate

Scotiabank; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee banking perks

Collaborative team culture

Scotia Academy learning

Community involvement

Job summary

ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management, seeks an Administrative Associate in Montreal to support one or more Wealth Advisors. Your role focuses on high-level client service and precise administrative tasks within a collaborative, growth-minded team.

You will assist with portfolio reviews, client communications, and timely execution of client transactions while helping identify opportunities to grow assets and revenue.

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry.
• Approval as an Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Exceptional client service skills, providing a professional and respectful experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation.
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service to deepen relationships.
• Support the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs.
• Respond to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner.
• Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to increase assets and/or revenue.
• Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisor to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts.
• Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience.

Skills

Experience in securities industry

IR CIRO approval

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Initiative & independent work

Attention to detail & time management

Client service excellence

Job description

ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management® is a full-service wealth management firm with a proud history dating back to 1921. Known for service excellence, trusted advice, and a collaborative culture, we’re committed to helping clients grow and protect their wealth by understanding their complete financial picture—life, family, business, and future.

Our signature Enriched Thinking® approach brings together investment, wealth planning, and advisory specialists to deliver truly personalized solutions. You’ll be supported by an innovative, team-based environment that values integrity, client focus, and continuous growth.

At ScotiaMcLeod, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a firm where ideas spark, collaboration thrives, and you’re empowered to reach your full potential while making a real impact in your clients' lives.

As a Administrative Associate you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of one or more Wealth Advisors by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective administration and day-to-day trading of their business.

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU

In the role you will:

• Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service to deepen relationships;
• by supporting the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs
• by responding to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner
• Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to increase assets and/or revenue
• Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisor to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts
• Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS

We would love to work with you if you have:

• Experience in the securities industry
• Approval as an Investment Representative (IR) with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Exceptional client service skills, providing a professional and respectful experience

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package including annual incentive plans, time off entitlements, Pension Plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan and favourable employee rates for employee banking
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.

In addition to French, the successful candidate must also have sufficient knowledge of English, as the work involves interacting and collaborating regularly with groups and individuals based in Toronto, as well as constantly interacting with other people, including clients, who speak English, locally and elsewhere.

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Location(s): Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.