Associate

Take Your Career To The Next Level: 
This is an exciting opportunity for you 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 firm. This is an ideal opportunity for a growth-oriented individual who is looking to take your career to the next level, develop your expertise, and become part of a dynamic team where your contribution will be genuinely valued. 

What We Offer:
An opportunity to join one of the leading fast-paced financial advisory teams in the downtown Toronto office. As an Associate the incumbent will contribute to growing the business by supporting the Investment Advisors, ensuring high-level client service, and providing dedicated specialized administrative support on diverse assignments.

This is an existing vacancy.
    
Duties and Responsibilities:    

Financial Strategy & Trading:
• Support investment advisors with preparing reports for investment policy statements, performance, financial plans, retirement projections, client reviews and proposals
• Trading support for Investment Advisors

Administrative Support & Action at Tax Time:
• Preparing account opening documentation, transfer authorizations, investment policy statements and KYC documentation for individuals, corporations and trusts
• Registered plan contributions
• Prepare book value adjustments, donation of appreciated securities, subscription agreements, address updates, etc.
• Communication with tax accountants and collection and coordination of tax slips, statements, realized gain/loss reports, etc. during tax season 

Client Service:
• Provide a high level of client service which includes responding to phone, mail and email
• Transferring cash to client bank accounts, wire transfers in and out, confirming receipt of funds and transfers
• Delivering proactive and quality communication to ensure clients are continually updated of details related to their accounts
    
Qualifications:    
• 3-5 years’ experience in the financial services industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Commitment to learning new technologies, programs, and systems 
• Understanding of industry compliance regulations
• Team hours are 7:30am – 4:00pm 
• Hybrid Work Requirement: Candidates must be able to work from our Toronto office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.

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 $60,000-$90,000.
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.

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