Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. iA Financial Group is dedicated to providing personalized wealth planning and investment management services. They are seeking an Associate Investment Advisor to support Advisors and Administrative Assistants, focusing on client relationship management and sales support while developing skills in the financial services sector.
Responsibilities
- Proactively build and grow a book of clients through service-oriented sales strategies to achieve business development goals
- Schedule client-advisor meetings and facilitate the transition of client relationship
- Support Advisors with meeting preparations, forms completion and any additional requests
- Cultivate long-term client relationships by gaining insight into their financial goals and providing tailored financial advice with the support of Advisors
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through assets consolidation, addressing insurance needs and facilitating referrals
- Ensure accuracy and up-to-date information in client accounts and documentation
- Execute client trade accurately and in a timely manner
- Stay up to date with regulatory rules and changes in the investment industry
- Stay informed about market trends and economic developments that may impact client portfolios
- Follow up with clients on missing documentation required
- Maintain client files and information on the appropriate systems
- Respond promptly and effectively to client inquiries and requests
- Provide knowledgeable and precise service to clients to meet their needs effectively
- Document all client interactions and transactions accurately
- Resolve issues and process client transactions expediently and accurately, escalating issues to the Director when necessary
- Understand required documentation for all client account types
- Ensure compliance of team policies and procedures
- Collaborate with business partners and independent advisors to enhance client service and offerings
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning or similar role
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Pleasant telephone manner and an ability to keep client conversations on track
- Working knowledge of investment and retirement planning to meet the needs of clients
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
- Strong understanding of industry and firm compliance regulations
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) completed
- Conduct & Practices Handbook course (CPH) completed
- Wealth Management Essentials course (WME) completed or enrolled
- Preference will be given to applicants that are already licensed with CIRO as Investment or Registered Representative
- Preference will be given to applicants that have financial planning courses
- Bilingual [French/English] is advantageous
Company Overview
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. It was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Quebec, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://ia.ca.