ScotiaMcLeod Investment Associate - Edmonton

Scotiabank; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Edmonton seeks an experienced Investment Associate to support Wealth Advisors by providing client service and facilitating business development activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in the securities industry, strong communication skills, and a commitment to exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Collaboration with innovative thinkers

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry.
• Certified as a Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO.
• Successfully completed the Wealth Management Essentials (WME).

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities to gather additional assets and/or increase revenue.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of products and services to identify new opportunities.
• Prepare, analyze, and present reports and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Experience in the securities industry

Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Exceptional client service skills

Education

Wealth Management Essentials (WME)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry
• Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO
• Successfully completed the Wealth Management Essentials (WME)
• 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

What’s in it for you

• At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
• 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.

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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.