Job Description

Description
Our client in the financial services industry, based in Downtown Vancouver is looking for a Portfolio Administrator to join their team. This will be a 1-year contract role, with strong chance of extension, or it becoming permanent.
This role is fully based in office.
Salary: $60k - $75k, based on experience.
Responsibilities:

• This role is responsible for providing exceptional client service to their high-net-worth clients
• Review daily cash balances for overdrafts and anticipate debit positions as a result of scheduled payments, fees, etc.
• Schedule client meetings
• Review daily transactions for clients' accounts and post cash transactions to portfolio management system.
• Facilitate funds transfers in and out for clients as requested
• Arrange and provide for all administrative and reporting requests from clients and their associates (accountants, lawyers, financial planners, personal assistants, etc.)
• Work closely with various Custodian departments to resolve errors or issues
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly reports to private clients (letters and statements) and mailing, and yearly tax reporting packages.
• Explain specific tax reporting issued to client for a particular account.
• Explain contribution and withdrawal rules to clients regarding registered accounts
• Resolve issues regarding private client accounts such as discrepancies, ACB etc.
• Other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Previous administrative and client service experience
• Must have experience in investment industry (either brokerage or investment management) preferably Administrative Assistant experience or related experience.
• CSC is an asset
• Other CSI or industry courses an asset
• A post-secondary diploma or degree
• Professional with great attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Experience with MS Office suite, especially Excel
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic

Skills Required