Associate, Asset Management Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
About Nicola Wealth:
We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.
By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!
Purpose of the Role:: Are you registered as an Advising Representative (AR) or IIROC portfolio manager with provincial regulators? Do you have a passion for the financial industry and investment management? As an Associate within Asset Management Operations, you will support our Asset Management and Portfolio Administration teams by reviewing, managing and approving client portfolio design and changes, as well as assisting in research and management for model portfolios, asset mix, risk management, liquidity risk and responsible investing (ESG). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Daily monitoring and approval of client portfolio construction and trade recommendations, executing trades for clients in accordance with investment objective and portfolio guidelines.
- Research for model portfolio structures, asset mix, risk management, liquidity risk and responsible investing (ESG-Environmental, Social, Governance).
- Assist Portfolio Managers across all investment teams with cash management, mutual fund, equity, fixed income, option, and forex trading.
- Provide assistance and training to Portfolio Administration teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve any issues or discrepancies in trade executions and settlements.
- Assist the firm in meeting its compliance requirements, including the execution and reporting of fund compliance and portfolio constraint rules.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- CFA or CIM designation with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
- Prior registration as an Advising Representative (AR) or IIROC portfolio manager with provincial regulators is required. Must be AR registerable.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or a related field.
- Experience with trading, research and securities analysis and security selection including understanding of technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis.
- Experience with managing investment portfolios on a discretionary basis, including investment decision-making, rebalancing, and evaluating performance is considered an asset.
- Experience with research, writing, and reporting on asset classes, economic sectors, and market related activity considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills, and financial industry systems and tools. Experience with Bloomberg is an asset.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
This position comes with a base salary range of $10 0,000 - $130,000 plus a competitive performance bonus. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.
Please include both a cover letter and resume in support of your application. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles: www.nicolawealth.com/careers . It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at accessibility@nicolawealth.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nicola Wealth!
About Nicola Wealth
Founded in 1994, Nicola Wealth Management Ltd (Nicola Wealth) has over 30 years of investment management experience and has navigated through numerous market cycles, economic downturns, and geopolitical events. Over that time, we have built a team of investment professionals, managing a broad range of investment solutions which span traditional asset classes, such as Canadian and global equities and fixed income, as well as private asset classes including hard asset real estate, infrastructure, private debt, mortgages, and private equity.
Today, Nicola Wealth is one of the largest independent (non-bank) private investment counselling firms in Canada, with approximately $16.8 billion of assets under management as of Jan 1, 2025.
For more information, please visit www.nicolawealth.com.
Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager with the required securities commissions.
Associate, Asset Management Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
About Nicola Wealth:
We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.
By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!
Purpose of the Role:: Are you registered as an Advising Representative (AR) or IIROC portfolio manager with provincial regulators? Do you have a passion for the financial industry and investment management? As an Associate within Asset Management Operations, you will support our Asset Management and Portfolio Administration teams by reviewing, managing and approving client portfolio design and changes, as well as assisting in research and management for model portfolios, asset mix, risk management, liquidity risk and responsible investing (ESG). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Daily monitoring and approval of client portfolio construction and trade recommendations, executing trades for clients in accordance with investment objective and portfolio guidelines.
- Research for model portfolio structures, asset mix, risk management, liquidity risk and responsible investing (ESG-Environmental, Social, Governance).
- Assist Portfolio Managers across all investment teams with cash management, mutual fund, equity, fixed income, option, and forex trading.
- Provide assistance and training to Portfolio Administration teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve any issues or discrepancies in trade executions and settlements.
- Assist the firm in meeting its compliance requirements, including the execution and reporting of fund compliance and portfolio constraint rules.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- CFA or CIM designation with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
- Prior registration as an Advising Representative (AR) or IIROC portfolio manager with provincial regulators is required. Must be AR registerable.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or a related field.
- Experience with trading, research and securities analysis and security selection including understanding of technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis.
- Experience with managing investment portfolios on a discretionary basis, including investment decision-making, rebalancing, and evaluating performance is considered an asset.
- Experience with research, writing, and reporting on asset classes, economic sectors, and market related activity considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills, and financial industry systems and tools. Experience with Bloomberg is an asset.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
This position comes with a base salary range of $10 0,000 - $130,000 plus a competitive performance bonus. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.
Please include both a cover letter and resume in support of your application. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles: www.nicolawealth.com/careers . It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at accessibility@nicolawealth.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nicola Wealth!
About Nicola Wealth
Founded in 1994, Nicola Wealth Management Ltd (Nicola Wealth) has over 30 years of investment management experience and has navigated through numerous market cycles, economic downturns, and geopolitical events. Over that time, we have built a team of investment professionals, managing a broad range of investment solutions which span traditional asset classes, such as Canadian and global equities and fixed income, as well as private asset classes including hard asset real estate, infrastructure, private debt, mortgages, and private equity.
Today, Nicola Wealth is one of the largest independent (non-bank) private investment counselling firms in Canada, with approximately $16.8 billion of assets under management as of Jan 1, 2025.
For more information, please visit www.nicolawealth.com.
Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager with the required securities commissions.