Associate (18 Month Contract)

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About Us: Richardson Wealth is a leading Canadian wealth management organization offering a boutique feel with big results. We have offices across the country and host some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We are in a multi-year growth phase to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor-centric culture.

The ideal applicant will be an active team participant in an expanding ultra-high net worth holistic wealth management business and will be responsible for providing world-class, client-centered service in the Associate or Associate IA role. This individual will be part of a highly motivated team managing over $1.4 billion in client assets, with client interests at the forefront of every interaction.

This is a 12-month maternity leave coverage, with the potential for extension.

• Ensure a consistent delivery of the Advisor team’s brand of service: proactive, responsive, and professional
• Interact regularly with clients of all ages and investment knowledge levels, delivering Four Seasons-level service and experience; interactions should be timely, professional, accurate, and aim to simplify clients’ lives
• Provide support to Portfolio Managers in all administrative duties for client accounts
• Meet and greet high net worth clients and assist Portfolio Manager in preparing for client meetings
• Be involved in preparing and attending client meetings and/or events
• Lead or assist with financial planning initiatives, gathering details, building plans, and potentially presenting financial plans to certain clients
• Resolve inquiries related to the administrative function of client accounts
• Answer telephone calls and reply to client emails to ensure exceptional service in a timely fashion
• Request information and documentation from clients to open accounts and keep client information up to date
• Maintain excellent relations with back-office personnel and operational departments
• Assist or proactively tackle trading, rebalancing and generation of cash flow as needed; level of autonomy depends on experience and licensing
• Notify Portfolio Managers of tender offers and/or reorg-related items
• Initiate and monitor all pending transfers to ensure timely completion
• Manage incoming and outgoing cash flows for clients via EFT, cheques, and wires

• Proficient in English, oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to learn computer systems quickly
• Good knowledge of debt and equity markets
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• High level of understanding of industry regulations
• In-depth knowledge of all account types and product/service intricacies available today
• Experience in a discretionary, portfolio-managed practice
• Ability to work under pressure
• Autonomy, initiative and attention to detail
• Excellent phone and email etiquette and customer service
• Ability to balance time pressures and deadlines with conflicting demands

• Registered with CIRO as an Investment Representative (IR)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the industry or related field

Richardson Wealth is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet individual accommodation needs during the interview process in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations as needed during the hiring process. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.