Associate

Richardson Wealth Ltd•Toronto, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an individual who has experience doing financial services work 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.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Understanding of industry compliance regulations
Strict attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and programs

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of transactions on behalf of the Advisors
Assist investment advisors with preparing reports for investment policy statements, portfolio evaluations, financial plans, retirement projections, client commentaries/reviews and investment proposals
Prepare, analyze, and present internal reports (excel) and execute on registered plan contributions
Providing the team with technical support and navigating our various software and systems intuitively over time
Preparing, analyzing and summarizing client reports on investments, actionable items, cash flow summaries, etc.
Prepare book value adjustment reports, donation of appreciated securities, coordination with third party foundations and charitable organizations, saving client statements, subscription agreements, deed of gifts, transfer authorizations, address updates,
Communication with tax accountants and collection and coordination of tax slips, statements, realized gain/loss reports, etc at tax time
Monitoring team email inbox, delegate work and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks
Updating team CRM regularly
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
Backup: Management of team and investment advisor calendar for client and individual meetings
Provide a high level of client service which includes responding to phone, mail and electronic enquiries based on knowledge of full service brokerage
Transferring cash to client bank accounts, wire transfers in and out, confirming receipt of funds and that cash has been transferred out
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