Certified Financial Planner

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking an experienced Associate Advisor/Associate Portfolio Manager to work in our Barrie office. Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading full-service independent investment dealers offering high-quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

You will work closely with the Portfolio Manager and entire team, providing comprehensive financial planning support to the team and clients. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Mandatory Licensing Requirements to apply for position:

• Industry CFP certification is mandatory;
• Three years’ experience in the industry;

Position focused on these responsibilities:

• Prepare client reports and files ahead of Advisor client meetings;
• Work with team to identify where you can provide specialized planning support for different aspects of the business;
• Follow up with client meeting notes to provide financial planning where needed;
• Monthly review of client planning needs and review key actions suggested with the Manager;
• Monitor and update monthly financial planning reports to track to Business Plan. Meet with Manager monthly to appraise of performance to plan;

Limited overview of Administration, BA, Marketing, Insurance and US account duties as back-up:

• Learn overall aspects of the administrative process to appreciate the systems and process;
• Responsible for monitoring client accounts and maintaining client files, as needed;
• Learn our process for scanning all client documentation to central server files;
• Familiarize yourself with our Master Calendar and how we lay out our actions each month/year;
• Assist in planning, organizing and executing client and charitable events periodically throughout the year;
• Review our insurance support and marketing processes;
• Gain overview of US domiciled account systems and process;
• Objective is to gain an understanding of all that the administrative team does and how they support the business, for occasional back-up if needed.

Periodic safety and light office duties, as needed:

• In winter, assist to occasionally clear walkway and put down salt for everyone’s safety;
• Prior to client meetings walk through office area with fresh view and ensure office is clean and up to high standards;
• Be prepared to perform minor troubleshooting and software updates with office computers, fax and copier;
• Objective is to take ‘ownership’ of the office systems and safety of everyone.

To qualify for this opportunity, you possess:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience, working within the Financial Services industry;
• Able to provide constructive suggestions, ideas to improve client’s experience with our office;
• Great organizational skills and a dependable nature to meet deadlines;
• The ability to organize year’s reoccurring tasks;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to follow and execute well laid out business processes;
• The ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner;
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills;
• The ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Openness and willingness to learn new systems;
• The ability to work well independently;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Familiar with CRM software tools;
• A result’s driven, goal-oriented and proactive approach.

Advantageous Designations and Additional Licensing:

• Securities license
• Life Insurance license
• TEP designation

Support is provided to cover some costs of advanced licensing and applicable financial designations, as well as on-going focused professional career development, if you are a successful candidate.

To qualify for this opportunity, you possess:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience, working within the Financial Services industry;
• Able to provide constructive suggestions, ideas to improve client’s experience with our office;
• Great organizational skills and a dependable nature to meet deadlines;
• The ability to organize year’s reoccurring tasks;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to follow and execute well laid out business processes;
• The ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner;
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills;
• The ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Openness and willingness to learn new systems;
• The ability to work well independently;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Familiar with CRM software tools;
• A result’s driven, goal-oriented and proactive approach.

Advantageous Designations and Additional Licensing:

• Securities license
• Life Insurance license
• TEP designation

Support is provided to cover some costs of advanced licensing and applicable financial designations, as well as on-going focused professional career development, if you are a successful candidate.