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Associate Advisor

@ RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time4+ years experience
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Overview

RBC Dominion Securities is hiring an Associate Advisor in Ottawa to support the Investment Advisor team with client relationships, business planning and market research. The role is full time, salaried, with a comprehensive Total Rewards Program and a 37.5-hour week. Candidates must hold investment licensing exams and a university degree, with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage client relationships and meetings
  • Help build business plans and client service plans
  • Nurture relationships with Centers of Influence and partners
  • Provide trading and portfolio management support
  • Conduct ongoing market and investment research

Requirements summary:

  • CIRE and Retail Securities Exam
  • CIM and/or CFA
  • University degree
  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Exceptional English written and verbal communication
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentBusiness development
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCIRE, Retail Securities Exam, CIM, CFA
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Performance bonus

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RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

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Full company description

At RBC Dominion Securities, our vision is simple: to always earn the right to be our clients’ first choice for wealth management services. We know that to achieve this vision, we must invest in our business and ensure our advisors have access to best-in-class tools and resources. For more than a century, we have helped individuals, families, businesses, charitable foundations, and other organizations build on and preserve their wealth through sound financial planning, trusted investment advice and unparalleled wealth management solutions. We are committed to providing advisors with the tools and support needed to scale their business. It’s why today, RBC Dominion Securities is one of Canada’s leading full-service investment and wealth management firms. RBC Dominion valeurs mobilières a une vision simple : toujours mériter le privilège d’être le premier choix de ses clients pour la gestion de leur patrimoine. Pour ce faire, nous savons qu’il faut investir dans nos activités et veiller à ce que nos conseillers aient accès à des outils et à des ressources de pointe. Depuis plus de cent ans, nous aidons les particuliers, les familles, les entreprises, les fondations de bienfaisance et d’autres organisations à constituer un patrimoine et à le préserver grâce à une planification financière judicieuse, à des conseils de placement fiables et à des solutions de gestion de patrimoine sans pareilles. Nous nous faisons un devoir de fournir aux conseillers les outils et le soutien dont ils ont besoin pour augmenter leur volume d’affaires. C’est pourquoi RBC Dominion valeurs mobilières fait aujourd’hui partie des plus grandes sociétés de gestion de patrimoine et de placements à service complet du Canada. https://www.rbcds.com/en/about-us/ For information about our legal terms of use, please visit www.rbc.com/legal/#social_media.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
6,107
Reported office locations
  • 155 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3K7, CA
Other recorded names
  • RBC Dominion Securities
Specialties
  • Investing and Portfolio Management
  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Financial Planning
  • Not-For-Profit Organizations
  • and High-Net-Worth Portfolios
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At RBC Dominion Securities, our vision is simple: to always earn the right to be our clients’ first choice for wealth management services. We know that to achieve this vision, we must invest in our business and ensure our advisors have access to best-in-class tools and resources. For more than a century, we have helped individuals, families, businesses, charitable foundations, and other organizations build on and…

FieldValue
IndustryInvestment Management
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1901
SpecialtiesInvesting and Portfolio ManagementEstate PlanningRetirement PlanningBusiness Financial PlanningNot-For-Profit Organizationsand High-Net-Worth Portfolios
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Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

As an Associate Advisor, you will work with the Investment Advisor team and be responsible for providing proactive advice and support to our clients and the Investment Advisor, helping deepen existing relationships and welcome new clients to the firm. Identifying new opportunities and helping to grow the business will be a key and exciting part of your role.

What will you do?

  • Manage client relationships by preparing for and leading meetings, effectively responding to client account inquiries and taking ownership of follow-ups.

  • Help build and execute business plans, Wealth Management objectives and client service plans.

  • Nurture and manage valuable relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) and RBC partners.

  • Trading and / or portfolio management support.

  • Conduct ongoing research on markets and investments and provide regular updates to the advisory team.

  • Execute on the team’s formal business development strategy and identify opportunities for asset consolidation and referrals across the existing client base.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

  • Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam, CIRE and the Retail Securities Exam

  • CIM and/or CFA

  • University degree

  • Advanced MS Excel skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong skills working with business applications/technology, including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

  • 4 years or more of professional experience within the investment industry

  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem solving and analytical skills

  • Highly developed client service skills

​What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

  • The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

  • Challenging work that will help you grow professionally

  • Ongoing opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Measurement

Additional Job Details

Address:

45 O'CONNOR ST:OTTAWA

City:

Ottawa

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-22

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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