ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant (Contract)

Scotiabank; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Employee share ownership plan

Employee banking rates

Time off entitlements

Job summary

Scotiabank in Calgary seeks an Administrative Support Assistant to provide administrative support to one or more Advisors and their teams, enabling efficient client service. You will handle onboarding of new client relationships through digital account opening, process client requests, transfers, deposits, and payments, and respond to inquiries with timely escalation when needed.

The role offers a collaborative, service-driven environment with opportunities in wealth management and banking

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry
• 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

• Be responsible for onboarding new client relationships through digital account opening and documentation administration
• Process client requests, account transfers, deposits, withdrawals and payments, requests for tax receipts and account reporting
• Respond to client inquiries and issues in a timely, responsive manner and escalating to Advisor

Skills

Experience in securities industry

Organizational skills

Take initiative

Independence

Time management

Client service

Job description

Please be advised that our Careers site will be unavailable from November 28 at 12am ET to November 29 12am ET for scheduled system maintenance.

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.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

As a n Administrative Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to one or more Advisors and their teams.

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU

In the role you will:

Be responsible for onboarding new client relationships through digital account opening and documentation administration

Process client requests, account transfers, deposits, withdrawals and payments, requests for tax receipts and account reporting

Respond to client inquiries and issues in a timely, responsive manner and escalating to Advisor

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS

We would love to work with you if you have:

Experience in the securities industry

Strong organizationalskills

Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines

Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills

Exceptional client service skills, providingaprofessionaland respectfulexperience

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package including annual incentive plans
• time off entitlements
• Pension Plan
• Employee Share Ownership Planandfavourable employee rates for employee banking

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Location(s): Canada : Alberta : Calgary
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and our 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. 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.