Wealth Associate

National Bank of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Bank of Canada seeks a Wealth Associate to collaborate with clients and wealth advisors, delivering exceptional service and supporting investment activities. You will handle routine financial operations, manage client files, prepare reports, and help ensure compliance, working closely with a wealth advisor to enhance the client experience.

This role requires solid knowledge of financial instruments, regulatory standards, and strong client communication, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field required.
• Completion of CSC and/or Conduct and Practices Handbook Course.
• Completion of CIRE: Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam.
• MS Office proficiency and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support investment advisors by delivering superior client service and meeting client requests
• Carry out routine financial operations (purchases/sales of securities, adjustments)
• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and currency conversions for investment accounts
• Open, update, and analyze client files
• Produce portfolio management reports
• Manage client file administration including scheduling and meeting prep
• Ensure compliance and risk management rules are followed

Skills

Accountability

Client-focused

Communication

Critical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Digital literacy

Information Analysis

Initiative

Learning Agility

Multitasking

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Resiliency

Teamwork

Education

College/university diploma in a related field

CSC and/or Conduct and Practices Handbook Course

CIRE: Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A career as a Wealth Associate at National Bank is a job where you can showcase your ability to work in synergy with clients and colleagues. In this role, you will help wealth advisors to stand out by offering exceptional customer service that will have a positive, long-term impact on our clients.

• Support investment advisors in providing superior customer service and be available to meet client requests
• Carry out routine operations related to financial transactions (e.g., purchases and sales of securities, necessary transaction adjustments)
• Carry out deposit, withdrawal, transfer, and currency conversion instructions for all investment accounts and ensure diligent follow-up
• Analyze, open, and update client files
• Produce portfolio management reports
• Carry out the administrative management of client files by managing agendas, scheduling appointments, and preparing client meetings
• Ensure adherence to compliance and risk management rules

Your team:

National Bank Financial - Wealth Management is the fifth largest investment brokerage firm in Canada. We have close to 1,000 investment advisors who manage the assets of more than 400,000 clients in about 100 branches. Reporting to the regional manager, you will team up with a wealth advisor to offer an exceptional client experience. Collaboration and partnership will be key to your success.

Prerequisites:

• Completed college and/or university diploma in a related field
• Two years of relevant experience in the banking ("back office"), insurance, and/or financial industry
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and/or Conduct and Practices Handbook Course
• Completion of CIRE: Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent customer service skills

Required skills

• Accountability
• Client-focused
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cybersecurity
• Detail-oriented
• Digital literacy
• Information Analysis
• Initiative
• Learning Agility
• Multitasking
• Organization Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resiliency
• Solution implementation
• Standards Compliance
• Stress Management
• Teamwork