Brief Introduction:

Lead Investment Advisors help our clients achieve peace of mind by providing investment solutions that offer clients a comprehensive, fully diversified portfolio aligned to their risk profile and investment objectives. The National Branch manages small household clients across Canada by providing access to a virtual sales team that offers investment advice and solutions. As a Lead Investment Advisor the main focus is on transitioning clients from branches by ensuring client documentation is up to date and investments are appropriately aligned, and where appropriate making referrals to other bank partners.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role you will:

1. Provide a high level of customer service by:

• Ensuring client is transferred efficiently from original branch
• Responding to client requests, inquiries, and concerns promptly and efficiently
• Provide sound and appropriate investment advice to clients to meet their investment objectives
• Adhering to all firm and regulatory policies by remaining up to date with all regulatory rules and trading activities

2. Generate revenue through development of client relationships by:

• Managing existing client relationships and generate an ongoing source of profitable revenue
• Identifying opportunities to gather additional assets from existing client base
• Actively promote the products and services available to the National Branch
• Identify opportunities to promote products and services of Scotia partners where appropriate

3. Develop, execute and maintain compliant financial strategies by:

• Preparing financial solutions to service client’s goals and objectives that are in the best interest of the client, the firm and within regulatory requirements
• Display a high level of integrity and professionalism in all dealings with internal and external clients

4. Contribute to the effective functioning of the National Branch team by:

• Building effective working relationships across the team and with various business lines
• Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication
• Actively participating and contributing to branch and team meetings

Do You Have the Skills:

We would love to work with you if you have:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Representative within the CIRO
• 5-7 years of experience in a sales, relationship, or account management role
• Proficient in trading and account management systems
• Experience providing investment advice to clients is preferred
• University education is preferred

What's In It For You

• At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills