About the role
Location: this in-office position will be located at our Winnipeg or Toronto office.
Our organization :
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than $35 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.
- Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card.
The opportunity: Reporting to the VP, Investments & Lead Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Manager, WAPC will be responsible for strategic input and oversight of the activities on the Wellington-Altus Private Counsel division. The Portfolio Manager, WAPC will work at the direction of the VP, Investments & Lead Portfolio Manager to promote organic growth, client outcomes, economic/margin maximization, efficiency, and advisor best practice within the Wellington-Altus Private Counsel division.
Key responsibilities include:
- As a registered Advising Representative, be a center of excellence in administering and providing advice and best in class service with respect to business referred to WAPC’s US division for registrants of the firm’s CIRO dealer.
- Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and cross-functionally to align operational goals with overall company objectives.
- Delivering implementing, and monitoring strategy, policy and key performance indicators for WAPC, including; pricing, advisor recruitment/transition, and managed channel/program development and management.
- Building strong partnerships with service providers and partners, ensuring accountability, efficiency and to support an exceptional IA and client experience.
- Providing ongoing support regarding recruitment & transition of new advisors to the WAPC platform.
- Developing and delivering guidance on the use of internally managed programs and third-party solutions and achieving a harmonized balance between practice efficiency and optimizing client outcomes.
- Providing ongoing support, training, and development opportunities for IAs, APM/PMs offering guidance on best practices in support of growth and efficiency.
- Oversight and supervision of WAPC investment advisors including coaching and mentoring new advisors.
- Ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies related to securities and portfolio composition.
- Serving as a liaison between internal departments to support program marketing, training and advisor support for all programs and platforms within WAPC, including assisting in the development of materials, presentations & tools.
- Supporting the department and VP in projects, initiatives, and activities established as a priority for the business and in further of asset growth, vertical integration and margin enhancement goals.
- Serving as a central point of contact for advisor communications and inquiries for WAPC’s programs.
- Supporting executive management in forecasting and budgeting activities for the WAPC program and platform suite.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field of study.
- 5+ years securities industry experience
- Direct experience dealing with Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers and retail clients
- Thorough understanding of Securities Industry products, capital markets, financial instruments, and investment strategies.
- Deep working knowledge of “best practices” in the financial services industry, with particular focus on portfolio management.
- Current licensing as a Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO under the Portfolio Manager category or as an Advising Representative (AR) under the Portfolio Manager category.
- Completion of applicable securities industry courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute including Canadian Securities Course, and the Conducts and Practices Handbook Course.
- Successful completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and/or Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation.
- Experience with National Instrument 31-103, and the SEC’s Securities Act of 1940 (preferred).
- Knowledge and proficiency with portfolio management and risk modelling systems such as; Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.
- Proficiency with the MSOffice suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day to day work and long-term goals.
- Ability to develop and communicate on complex financial products/strategies.
- High attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
- Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- High tolerance for ambiguity; highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.
- Effective critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and aim to succeed, demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.
Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.
To apply: Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com.
About Wellington-Altus
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. With more than $35 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and their high-net-worth clients.
*Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card.
About the role
Location: this in-office position will be located at our Winnipeg or Toronto office.
Our organization :
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than $35 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.
- Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card.
The opportunity: Reporting to the VP, Investments & Lead Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Manager, WAPC will be responsible for strategic input and oversight of the activities on the Wellington-Altus Private Counsel division. The Portfolio Manager, WAPC will work at the direction of the VP, Investments & Lead Portfolio Manager to promote organic growth, client outcomes, economic/margin maximization, efficiency, and advisor best practice within the Wellington-Altus Private Counsel division.
Key responsibilities include:
- As a registered Advising Representative, be a center of excellence in administering and providing advice and best in class service with respect to business referred to WAPC’s US division for registrants of the firm’s CIRO dealer.
- Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and cross-functionally to align operational goals with overall company objectives.
- Delivering implementing, and monitoring strategy, policy and key performance indicators for WAPC, including; pricing, advisor recruitment/transition, and managed channel/program development and management.
- Building strong partnerships with service providers and partners, ensuring accountability, efficiency and to support an exceptional IA and client experience.
- Providing ongoing support regarding recruitment & transition of new advisors to the WAPC platform.
- Developing and delivering guidance on the use of internally managed programs and third-party solutions and achieving a harmonized balance between practice efficiency and optimizing client outcomes.
- Providing ongoing support, training, and development opportunities for IAs, APM/PMs offering guidance on best practices in support of growth and efficiency.
- Oversight and supervision of WAPC investment advisors including coaching and mentoring new advisors.
- Ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies related to securities and portfolio composition.
- Serving as a liaison between internal departments to support program marketing, training and advisor support for all programs and platforms within WAPC, including assisting in the development of materials, presentations & tools.
- Supporting the department and VP in projects, initiatives, and activities established as a priority for the business and in further of asset growth, vertical integration and margin enhancement goals.
- Serving as a central point of contact for advisor communications and inquiries for WAPC’s programs.
- Supporting executive management in forecasting and budgeting activities for the WAPC program and platform suite.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field of study.
- 5+ years securities industry experience
- Direct experience dealing with Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers and retail clients
- Thorough understanding of Securities Industry products, capital markets, financial instruments, and investment strategies.
- Deep working knowledge of “best practices” in the financial services industry, with particular focus on portfolio management.
- Current licensing as a Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO under the Portfolio Manager category or as an Advising Representative (AR) under the Portfolio Manager category.
- Completion of applicable securities industry courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute including Canadian Securities Course, and the Conducts and Practices Handbook Course.
- Successful completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and/or Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation.
- Experience with National Instrument 31-103, and the SEC’s Securities Act of 1940 (preferred).
- Knowledge and proficiency with portfolio management and risk modelling systems such as; Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.
- Proficiency with the MSOffice suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day to day work and long-term goals.
- Ability to develop and communicate on complex financial products/strategies.
- High attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
- Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- High tolerance for ambiguity; highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.
- Effective critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and aim to succeed, demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.
Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.
To apply: Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com.
About Wellington-Altus
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. With more than $35 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and their high-net-worth clients.
*Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card.