Location: Montreal
The Licensed Assistant plays a key role in supporting our Corporate Advisors by handling administrative tasks, client service, and account management. This individual must hold relevant securities licenses (e.g., CSC, CPH, WME…) and work closely with clients to ensure a smooth and professional experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing a range of tasks in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Key Accountabilities:
Client Support
Act as the first point of contact for clients, answering questions and addressing service needs.
Assist with account maintenance, such as updating client information, processing requests, and executing transactions.
Schedule and coordinate client meetings, preparing necessary documentation and reports.
Respond promptly to client inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions, ensuring excellent customer service.
Administrative Tasks
Manage the advisor’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, client appointments, and conference calls.
Handle incoming correspondence, prioritize, and distribute to the appropriate team members.
Maintain accurate client records in CRM systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare client reports, statements, and presentations for meetings.
Compliance and Documentation
Ensure that all documentation is properly filled out, signed, and filed in compliance with regulatory standards.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and work with the compliance department to ensure adherence.
Assist in preparing for audits and regulatory reviews.
Account Management
Process account openings, transfers, and updates.
Handle the submission of trade orders under the direction of the investment advisor.
Monitor account activities to ensure timely and accurate execution of orders and instructions.
Financial Planning Support
Assist the advisor in developing and preparing financial plans, portfolio reviews, and investment proposals.
Gather and organize financial data and research for advisor review.
Support in preparing investment reports and analysis for clients.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with other team members to ensure client needs are met in a timely and professional manner.
Provide backup assistance to other administrative staff when needed.
Job Requirements:
Undergraduate degree strongly preferred
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial industry.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft programs (MS Outlook/Teams/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Fluent in CRM / Sales Force and Power
BI an asset
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
Knowledge of financial terminology and concepts is a plus but not required.
Ability to build effective partnerships.
Unwavering curiosity and a passion for learning
Fully bilingual (French/English):
The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
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