ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant - Ottawa (Part Time)

Scotiabank; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Ottawa is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to provide essential administrative support to a team of Advisors. Responsibilities include onboarding new client relationships and processing client requests. The ideal candidate will have experience in the securities industry, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers competitive compensation, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pension Plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Access to Scotia Academy for Skills Development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in the securities industry.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Strong ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Advisors and their teams.
• Onboard new client relationships through digital account opening.
• Process client requests, including account transfers and withdrawals.

Skills

Experience in the securities industry

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to take initiative

Meticulous attention to detail

Exceptional client service skills

Job description

Requisition ID: 239804

As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management®, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients' assets. When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you’ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking®, a unique approach that incorporates your client’s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You’ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client’s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you’ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

As an 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
• 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

WHATS 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

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

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. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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.