Associate Investment Advisor

Associate Investment Advisor

DUCA is looking for an Associate Investment Advisor to help an Investment Advisor manage his/her portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop in their wealth management/ investment advisory career and has completed the CSC.

The Associate Investment Advisor will work out of either our Willowdale (North York) branch or our branch at Mount Pleasant Ave & Eglinton Ave.

Job Purpose & Summary

Reporting to the Investment Advisor, the Associate Investment Advisor will be a licensed Registered Representative who will work closely with and support the Investment Advisor in all aspects of our Wealth Management program, including servicing existing clients and business development. The Assoicate Investment Advisor will be responsible for processing trades, scheduling client meetings, monitoring portfolios and participating in some client meetings.

As partners, DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. and Qtrade Financial Group provide a fully comprehensive wealth management offering that encompasses a holistic Member-centric experience delivered through a network of leading financial and investment professionals. The Associate Investment Advisor will work closely with both DUCA employees and our Qtrade partners to help DUCA members with their wealth management needs.

Key Accountabilities & Duties

• Manage daily administrative functions, including communicating with clients, scheduling meetings, and maintain organized client files
• Act as the first point of contact for clients and respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Regularly monitor client portfolios and assist the Investment Advisor in the overall portfolio management tasks including trade execution, asset allocation reviews and suggested adjustments, and review of equity research on existing stocks in portfolios
• Coordinate client review meetings and may sit-in or participate in some client review meetings
• Coordinate and execute marketing initiatives, including events, phone campaigns and print marketing

Occupational Experience & Education Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in the Investment/Wealth Management industry preferably in a client facing role
• Post-secondary degree in business, economics or another related field
• Able to be IIROC registered
• Completion of Canadian Securities Course (CSC) required
• Completion of Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) or willingness to complete within 90 days of hiring date
• Completion of Wealth Management Essentials (WME) or willingness to complete within 1 year of hiring date
• Willing to complete additional industry related designations in the future

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio management techniques including asset allocation, risk tolerance, equity research
• Exceptional client servicing and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Passion for investments and desire to learn in career
• Proven relationship development and management experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience or familiarity with Datafile, Morning Star Advisor, Plan Plus, and/or Market Q considered an asset

Department: Wealth Management

Primary Location: Willowdale Branch (5290 Yonge St) OR Mount Pleasant Branch (245 Eglinton Ave E), Toronto

Employment Status: Full-time

Hours per Week: 38

Job Grade Level: 5

About DUCA

DUCA exists to help people do more, be more and achieve more with their money and their lives. We’re driven by a co-operative philosophy that puts our Members (and Owners) at the centre of every decision we make, gives them a voice in how we’re run, and rewards them for their loyalty by sharing our profits.

At DUCA, we’re dedicated to creating a positive environment where our employees have growth and development opportunities, a healthy work/life balance, opportunities to give back to the community, and a focus on doing what is right for our Members. DUCA offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary, a short-term incentive (bonus) program, a comprehensive benefits program, pension plan, and employee banking benefits.

DUCA is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Recruitment related accommodations will be provided upon request.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their application. Applications must include both a resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.