Investment Advisor Assistant - Victoria office
We are seeking a financial administrative assistant for a team of licensed Investment Advisors (IA) in our Victoria office. Drawing from your experience and/or education in the financial services industry you will support the daily administration needs of the IAs. You have excellent organizational skills and are self-motivated with a keen "can-do" work ethic.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist the IA in preparing for client appointments
- Respond to client inquiries on administrative questions
- Provide market information or quotes to clients
- Follow up with prospective clients and clients on active inquiries
- Communicate effectively with the advisor you work with directly
- Manage incoming and outbound client phone calls
- Ensure client accounts are processed accurately including account opening/closing and transfers
- Communicate with head office associates on compliance and operational matters
- Maintain a current understanding of the regulatory landscape
Skills:
- Career oriented, works well individually and as part of a team
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Quick learner adept to grasping new technologies and processes
- Organized, focused and capable of working under tight deadlines
- Discreet and experienced in handling confidential client information
- Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course would be an asset
- Driven to deliver client service excellence
- Keen problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly on your feet
Qualifications and Experience:
- 2 years IA assistant experience
- High school or equivalent
- IIROC licensed as an Investment Representative or Registered Representative is an asset
- Post-secondary education in a finance related discipline is an asset
- Compensation to be commensurate with experience.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter including salary expectations to iaavic@pifinancial.com. All applications will be held in strict confidence. We wish to thank all condidates for their interest but only applications selected for an interview will be contacted.