ScotiaMcLeod Investment Associate - Edmonton

Scotiabank; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Investment Associate to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. You will collaborate closely with a Wealth Advisor, applying your expertise in the securities industry to identify opportunities and provide exceptional client service. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

Pension Plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry.
• Approval as a Registered Representative with CIRO is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities to gather additional assets.
• Utilize product knowledge to identify opportunities within existing clients.
• Prepare, analyze, and present reports and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Experience in the securities industry

Approval as a Registered Representative with CIRO

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Exceptional client service skills

Job description

ScotiaMcLeod Investment Associate - Edmonton

Requisition ID: 243318

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 Investment Associate you will work closely with a Wealth Advisor in the development and management of their book of business by providing effective client service and contributing to business development and sales related activities.

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU

In the role you will:

• Identify new business opportunities to gather additional assets and/or increase revenue
• Utilize your in‑depth knowledge of products and services to identify new opportunities within the existing client base
• Work with Advisor and Total Wealth Specialists to deepen client relationships through total wealth planning
• Prepare, analyze, and present reports and recommendations to clients
• Work with the Advisor to develop and distribute client communication and marketing pieces
• Act as a leader to other associates on the team and within the branch by providing direction and coaching
• Regularly review practices to ensure administrative processes are streamlined and administrative tasks being completed and logged for tracking purposes

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS

• Experience in the securities industry
• Approval as a Registered Representative (RR) with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 – via Scotia Academy, a virtual learning experience to upskill and develop your skills at work or from your personal device

Location(s): Canada : Alberta : Edmonton

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.