Job Description

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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What you'll be doing
As a member of CIBC Wood Gundy, you will be responsible for building and growing Wood Gundy client portfolios through specialized relationship management, reliable investment advice and exceptional client service. As a Administrative Associate, you will work closely with a team of CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to help them manage their portfolios and build new business relationships. You will communicate directly with high net worth clients to provide support, identify opportunities and proactively enhance the client experience.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How you'll succeed

• Administrative Support - Maintain compliance standards when dealing with clients or handling client files. Perform administrative duties and participate in administrative processes related to Investment Advisor and team support. Assist in the development of investment plans and written proposals for current and prospective clients. Assist with processes to redirect assets to appropriate financial products based on client risk tolerance and demographic profile as determined by the Investment Advisor.
• Critical Thinking - Verify documents in accordance with established signature delegation procedures to confirm that documents received from clients are complete and properly signed. Review complex legal agreements related to cash management products to enable the implementation of new products and changes to existing products. Close gaps in signing authority documents, escalate unresolved issues, enforce policies, or engage appropriate internal partners to facilitate resolution.
• Organizational Skills - Support your Advisor by responding quickly to client requests and maintaining compliance standards on all files. Drive team success by improving team productivity, proactively uncovering business opportunities, and assisting in the allocation of assets to the right financial products.

Who you are

• You put clients first. You communicate to find the right solutions. You exceed expectations because it's the right thing to do.
• You are a certified professional (an asset) You are a Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR) and your license is in good standing and therefore you completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Standards of Conduct Manual (CPH).
• You put your heart into your work. You care about people and respect different points of view. You listen to others and learn from their experience.
• You understand that every detail counts. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help inform your decision-making.
• You make sense of data. You enjoy studying complex problems and interpreting information. You are confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in a powerful way
• Experience in the financial services and brokerage industry and a working knowledge of various listing instruments are required.
• Values matter to you. You are your own person at work and embody our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability
• You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community.

What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location Sherbrooke-3000 King St West
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 37.5
Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Documentation, Customer Experience (CX), Developing Proposals, Financial Products, Investment Portfolios, Marketing Activities, Transaction Banking, Work Collaboratively

Skills Required