Job Description

Requisition ID: 172761

As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management\xc2\xae, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients\' assets.

When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking\xc2\xae, a unique approach that incorporates your client\xe2\x80\x99s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client\xe2\x80\x99s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too.

The Investment Associate\xe2\x80\x99s primary purpose is to work closely with an Advisor in the development and management of the Advisors book of business by providing effective client service and contributing to business development and sales related activities.
Is This Role Right for you? In this role you will:
1. Achieve Success by:

• Utilizing an in-depth knowledge of products and services to effectively service and become trusted resource to existing and new clientele.
• Identifying ways of enriching client base knowledge and wealth management strategies to earn greater portion of their business and generate referrals.
• Ensuring the suitability of client recommendations, to be in line with the clients\xe2\x80\x99 financial goals, objectives, and risk levels.
• Maintaining a good understanding of client profiles and that the Advisor\xe2\x80\x99s investment strategy being used to implement client objectives

2. Ensure a high level of client service by:

• Preparing, analyzing, and presenting reports and recommendations to clients
• Developing financial plans, independently or with the Advisor.
• Working with the Advisor to develop and distribute client communication and marketing pieces
• Providing recommendations to Advisor for improvement of team business processes
• Working closely with Team of Experts

3. Coordination and execution of business development by:

• Assisting Advisor in development, preparation and presentation of annual business plan
• Managing marketing programs, including development, approvals and implementation
• Prospecting and follow up on leads
• Developing content and maintaining Advisor website

4. Contribute to the effective functioning of the branch team by:

• Building effective working relationships across the team and with various business line and corporate function contacts
• Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication
• Actively participating and contributing to touch bases and team meetings
• Encouraging the generation of new ideas and approaches
• Actively sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the development of all team members
• Developing and executing a meaningful employee development plan

Do You Have the Skills?

• 5+ years of Wealth Management Industry Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Experience running and/or designing customer services mandate and packages
• Understanding of industry and firm compliance regulations
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct Practice Handbook (CPH)
• Wealth Management Essentials (WME) prior to enrolling in Registered Representative Training
• Registered Representative Training (RRT)
• Additional Professional designations such as CFP, LLQP, MBA, CPA, CFA Candidate considered as asset
• Relevant licensing as required by the Advisor\xe2\x80\x99s business, experience dealing with high net worth and/or UHNW clients
• Completed the Investment Associate Training Program

What\'s In It For You?

• We can give you exposure to an International Book of Clients & reputable team
• Career progression potential within growing team.
• We believe an inclusive and diverse work environment makes for happy and productive employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families.
• We know that financial security is important to you and we\xe2\x80\x99re here to help \xe2\x80\x93 competitive salaries and incentive programs, a defined contribution pension plan and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is a non-negotiable \xe2\x80\x93 we offer a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with Scotiabank. Our team environment ensures you\xe2\x80\x99re able to take time off without worrying about your clients.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.