Associate, Client Services
About The Position
Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices. Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. Our Canadian self-directed division, CG Direct (“CGD”), is currently looking for a detail-oriented candidate with outstanding communication skills. This role requires curiosity, efficiency, prioritization and a passion for problem-solving.
Requirements
- Fluently bilingual in English and French is a must.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable with crucial conversations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on teams as well as independently on multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to demonstrate discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential or sensitive nature.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Relationship/Account management experience in the securities industry is an asset.
- Have or be willing to develop a detailed understanding of how best to support our client services department.
- Completion of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) is an asset.
- Completion of the Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course (DFOL) and Futures Licensing Course (FLC) is an asset.
- Experience with financial applications such as Dataphile, or SharePoint applications would be a definite asset.
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships and problem-solve with clients via phone calls, emails and chats.
- Understand client needs and provide assistance to their requests for CG Direct.
- Provide onboarding assistance for new account applications for CG Direct.
- Contribute to the client service team in the day-to-day operational and administrative tasks.
- Execute special projects and ad hoc tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
