Associate

Position Overview

This is a great opportunity to become part of a highly qualified Wealth Management Team in one of Canada’s largest independent Wealth Management firms. At Richardson Wealth Limited, we are transforming our overall digital capabilities to enhance both our employee and client experience, reducing administrative time to free teams up to deepen client relationships and build the practice.

We have demonstrated dedication to the Comox Valley Richardson Wealth team and clients with a new, modern, and welcoming atmosphere.

We are backed by over seven generations of entrepreneurial success that influences all aspects of the business.

Our entrepreneurial history makes for a supportive, innovative culture with trust and integrity as the cornerstones of our business.

We are proudly committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

It’s an exciting time to grow with Richardson Wealth! See our growth strategy in our 2021 Annual Report.

We are seeking an individual to join our team in the Comox 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Team 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
• Assist the team in preparing account documentation including client reviews, presentations, correspondence and reports
• Assist with the design and execution of communications program for the team, including marketing and social media
• Assist with creating and planning client events and programs.

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

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• 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
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues if they arise and assist team in effective, efficient use of technology to best serve clients
• Motivated to advance your career with additional courses as needed

Education

• An undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Business/Economics or related field
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook
• Licensed with Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) as an Investment Representative