Associate

Grow Your Career in Wealth Management
An opportunity is available to join a highly respected wealth management business, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, build strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, and play a meaningful role in the continued success of the business. This is a newly created position and an ideal opportunity for a growth-oriented individual who wants to learn and is motivated to build a career in wealth management.

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our high-performing wealth management team in the Calgary office. This role is well suited to a proactive professional with strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills, who is interested in growing within a client-focused advisory environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Investment Advisor Support:
• Prepare, analyze, and present customized client materials, including Investment Policy Statements, portfolio evaluations, financial plans, client reviews, commentaries, and investment proposals.
• Assist with portfolio management activities, including trading equity, fixed income, money market securities, and other investment products as appropriate.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement initiatives, including marketing materials, newsletters, website updates, and client events.

Client Service:
• Deliver an exceptional client experience through timely, professional, and accurate communication.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive service calls and anticipating client needs.
• Attend client, prospect, and annual review meetings, including preparation, notes, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure account, documentation, trading, and regulatory requirements are met.

Administration and Compliance:
• Prepare and process account documentation, compliance updates, client instructions, contributions, tax-related inquiries.
• Review client files and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards.
• Support the team’s operational effectiveness by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and contributing to a culture of risk management and service excellence.

Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in the financial services, with an interest in investments and financial planning.
• Commitment to continued learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Driven to learn and grow, with initiative to work independently, collaborate with the team, and develop expertise in new technologies and systems.

Education
• An undergraduate degree.
• Licensed, or willing to become licensed within 6 months, with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) as an Investment Representative.
• Enrollment in, or intention to pursue, the CFP, CFA, or a similar professional designation is an asset.