Senior Financial Advisor Assistant

Raymond James Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Advisor Assistant to support senior advisors in delivering premier client service and managing investment portfolios.

You will assist in preparing investment proposals, evaluating client needs, and contributing to the growth of wealth-management solutions. The role requires a university finance-related degree, 2–5 years in financial services, and familiarity with stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and GICs.

Qualifications

• University degree with finance exposure.
• Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in the investment and/or financial services industry.
• Familiar with managing investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and GICs.

Responsibilities

• Provide gold standard client service, anticipating client needs and concerns.
• Deliver high-quality client service through phone, email, written, and in-person communication.
• Assist in prospecting and developing new business.
• Work closely with the lead advisor to manage fee-based and non-fee-based investment portfolios.
• Prepare investment policy statements, portfolio evaluations, client commentaries/reviews, and investment proposals.
• Build, monitor, and rebalance customized investment portfolios in accordance with clients’ profiles and compliance requirements.

Skills

Client-centered

Analytical

Marketing experience

Independent work

Education

University degree with finance exposure

Tools

Dataphile

FactSet

Morningstar

Croesus

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Senior Financial Advisor Assistant (2600509)

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

How does the role impact the organization?

The associate will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to our clients’ well-being, providing them with an excellent level of customer service. This position requires an energetic, entrepreneurial, ambitious, and driven investment professional. The successful candidate must have meticulous attention to detail, possess a positive attitude, and be client focused. The role directly deals with clients, making superior interpersonal skills imperative. The ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member is critical for success in this role.

What will your role be responsible for?

Relationship Management

• Provide gold standard client service, anticipating client needs and concerns, and being a good listener.
• Deliver high-quality client service through phone, email, written, and in-person communication.
• Assist in prospecting and developing new business.

Investment Management

• Work closely with the lead advisor to manage fee-based and non-fee-based investment portfolios.
• Prepare investment policy statements, portfolio evaluations, client commentaries/reviews, and investment proposals.
• Build, monitor, and rebalance customized investment portfolios in accordance with clients’ profiles and compliance requirements.
• Assist in research, analysis, asset mix decisions, and investment product selection.
• Liaise with the team to ensure client portfolios are consistent with clients’ financial plans.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, objectivity, and expertise.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Client-centered, putting clients’ interests first.
• Analytical.
• Energetic, ambitious, and outgoing.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to build long-lasting relationships with high-net-worth clients.
• Familiarity with Dataphile, FactSet, Morningstar, and Croesus.
• Marketing experience.
• Understanding of fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Knowledge of financial markets and products.

Abilities

• Be client-centered, putting clients’ interests first.
• Identify business opportunities.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Exercise tact and discretion in handling confidential information.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• University degree with finance exposure.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the investment and/or financial services industry.
• Familiar with managing investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and GICs.

Licenses/Certifications

• CIRO licensed.
• CIM/CFP designations would be an asset.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range: $55,000-60,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitmentand screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently,but they donot replace human decision-making.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment IndustryRegulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits ofcoverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Itssubsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James FinancialPlanning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpagesfor applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information.www.cipf.ca