Wealth Compliance Advisor

Richardson Wealth; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Wealth is seeking a Wealth Compliance Advisor responsible for ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The role involves providing guidance to branch teams, resolving escalation issues, and enhancing the overall client experience. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in compliance and excellent interpersonal skills to support advisors effectively.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive plan

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Group RRSP matching plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Compliance or related experience at an IIROC regulated investment dealer.
• Proficiency in Dataphile and PortfolioAid.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance policies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and risk operations for the region.
• Support escalations and resolution on issues from account activities.
• Communicate effectively with advisors and management on compliance issues.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Mediation

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary degree

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH)

Branch Managers Course (BMC)

Registered Representative (RR) certification

Tools

Dataphile

PortfolioAid

Microsoft Office Suite

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About Us

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor-centric culture.

About Us

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor-centric culture.

Position Overview

The WCA is a resource for the Branch Management Team and Advisor teams regarding industry regulations, requirements and best practices.

The WCA is accountable to ensure that the region meets all its compliance requirements as the designee for compliance and risk operations. This role is also accountable to provide advice and guidance on Compliance related policies, processes and other key execution activities to the branch management teams within the region.

By ensuring strong compliance execution and risk management in the region, the WCA assists in enhancing the profitability, client experience and reputation of Richardson Wealth.

The right candidate will excel in the areas of supervision and can effectively communicate and coach IA Teams and Associates.

This is an existing vacancy.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support escalations and resolution on issues driven out of the daily and monthly tier-one account activity of clients, and employees
• Review & approval of all new account documentation for suitability
• Marketing Approvals
• New Issues/Private Placement/Syndication process approvals
• Offer guidance on compliance policy and procedure and support to advisors and their team members
• Effectively communicate concerns or requirements and ensure that IA teams are following company and regulatory policies and procedures
• Liaise with Operations, Compliance and Credit on Compliance related issues where required
• Review advisor marketing practices and collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure proper approvals.
• Work with Branch Manager &/or Assistant Branch Manager to manage complaints, while working with Risk & Compliance along with Legal to resolve
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of compliance requirements for the brokerage industry and share knowledge, issues and challenges as well as sustain knowledge level for regulations
• Facilitate and participate in regular conversations with Branch Managers, National Sales, and Chief Risk Officer to share information and discuss common compliance-related issues/concerns
• Play a key leadership role in helping to train, develop and enforce policy/procedure for compliance within the region to ensure alignment with firm strategy
• Communicate effectively within the region to ensure the strength and effectiveness of compliance and adoption of policies, processes at the branch level and develop action plans to improve compliance and overall compliance review results
• Act as 1st level point of escalation for compliance issues identified by the Branch, escalating to ABM and BM when applicable.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews as assigned and conduct follow up and coaching as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills - written and oral
• In-depth relationship management skills, including problem solving, mediation and leadership
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Compliance or related experience at an IIROC regulated investment dealer.
• Proficiency with Dataphile is an asset
• Proficiency with PortfolioAid is an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average time management
• Exercise good judgment of regulations and supervisory issues
• Ability to be proactive and communicate change in a fast-paced industry
• Travel may be required.
  
  

Education

• Post-secondary degree preferred
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH), Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC), Options Licensing Course (OLC), and Branch Managers Course (BMC)
• Completion of or working toward Option Supervisor Course (OPSC)
• Licensed as Registered Representative (RR) and Supervisor with IIROC
• Thorough knowledge of administrative policies and procedures is an asset, namely; Operations; Human Resources; Compliance; Documentation; Finance; Commissions; Registrations
  
  

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $62,400-$93,600.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

Richardson offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay (where applicable), which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a group RRSP matching plan and paid time off.

Why Apply

Our firm is only as good as the people who work here. Our employees are exceptional because they combine in-depth expertise with enthusiasm, and empathy. From our front office talent to our colleagues behind the scenes, we have one focus: to ensure our people thrive here more than anywhere else. Are you innovative, self-driven, and client-centric?

If so, we’re ready to invest in you.

Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.

We are a proud partner of Pride at Work Canada.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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