Advisor, Securities
You will support advisors by managing securities account operations, tracking transactions, and resolving administrative issues. Additionally, you will prepare documentation for client meetings, manage calendars, and handle account openings and research queries.
- Hybrid
- Montréal, QC
- Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Apply by Aug 15, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
As an investment assistant, you play a hands-on role supporting the advisors by performing all the administrative and operational tasks involved in securities account management. You track client account transactions on a daily basis and resolve various administrative situations. You have to be proactive and think ahead. You have the leadership required to handle daily requests and perform tasks as instructed, in accordance with our high quality standards. You are in close, regular contact with our clients, employees and partners to answer questions, take action and keep tabs on any changes in circumstances. Highly developed interpersonal skills are therefore essential. In your actions, you strive to meet the needs of members and clients while ensuring their full satisfaction, business growth, sound risk and compliance management, and adherence to current practices and policies, as well as leveraging your ability to achieve results. More specifically, you will be required to : Prepare the necessary documentation for member and client meetings. Manage the advisors’ calendars and voicemail. Complete account openings, forms and securities transactions as directed by the advisor(s). Handle certain queries, perform the necessary research and propose solutions tailored to member and client needs. Take part in producing reports and statistics and preparing related documents. What we offer* Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment *Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. #LI-Hybrid What you bring to the table General college diploma in a related field A minimum of one year of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Trade Union (If applicable) Job Family Member/client sales and service (FG) Unposting Date 2026-08-14
What you’ll do
You will support advisors by managing securities account operations, tracking transactions, and resolving administrative issues. Additionally, you will prepare documentation for client meetings, manage calendars, and handle account openings and research queries.
Requirements
The role requires a general college diploma in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to client service and compliance are essential.
Benefits
• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • Flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Health and wellness expense reimbursement • Telework equipment
Other relevant skills
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- Administrative support
- Operational tasks
- Securities account management
- Client relations
- Proactive
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Risk management
- Compliance management
- Documentation preparation
- Calendar management
- Research
- Reporting
- Statistics
- Action oriented
- Customer focus
- Compliance Management
- Voicemail
- Action Oriented
- Experimental Learning
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Equities
- Sales
- French Language
- Interpersonal Communications
- Telehealth
- Securities (Finance)
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Security Advisor
- Brokerage Clerk
- Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerks
- Brokerage Clerks
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
