Associate

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 We are seeking an individual to join our team in the Burlington office. As an Associate the incumbent will contribute to growing the business by supporting to the Investment Advisor(s), ensuring high-level client service, and providing dedicated specialized administrative support on diverse assignments. This is an existing vacancy. Duties and Responsibilities Investment Advisor Support: • Prepare, analyze, and present reports and recommendations for clients including investment policy statements, portfolio evaluations, financial plans, retirement projections, client commentaries/reviews and investment proposals • Manage the execution of transactions on behalf of the Advisor • Analyze industry and company data, macro data, develop and maintain financial models Client Service: • Provide a high level of client service which includes responding to phone, mail and electronic enquiries based on knowledge of full service brokerage • Attend client meetings as required, including prospect and annual review meetings • Provide gold standard client service anticipating client needs and delivering proactive and quality communications to ensure clients are apprised of details related to their accounts Administration: • Familiarize and adhere to compliance requirements, including all aspects of new and existing account documentation and marketing materials to maintain a culture and operation of risk management Qualifications • At least 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Understanding of industry compliance regulations • Strict attention to detail • The ability to multi-task • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and programs Education • An undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Business/Economics or related field • Must be licensed with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) as an Investment Representative (IR) The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $50,000-$80,000. 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, and the consideration of internal equity. Richardson offers a competitive total rewards package including 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.

The Associate supports Investment Advisors by preparing financial reports, managing transactions, and developing financial models. They are also responsible for providing high-level client service and ensuring adherence to industry compliance requirements.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in financial services and be licensed as an Investment Representative with CIRO. An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Economics, or a related field is required.

• Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Group RRSP Matching Plan • Paid Time Off

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Financial Analysis
• Client Service
• Portfolio Evaluation
• Financial Planning
• Compliance Management
• Transaction Execution
• Financial Modeling
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Multi-tasking
• Investment Proposals

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week