Client Associate; IR licensed) Wood Gundy

Position: Client Associate (IR licensed) Wood Gundy
What you’ll be doing  As a Client Associate, you will work closely with Investment Advisors at CIBC Wood Gundy to help manage their portfolios. You will directly engage with high-net-worth clients to offer support, uncover business opportunities, and proactively improve the client experience. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time Monday through Friday.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $51,500 to $60,200. The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program. We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.
How you’ll succeed   Client Engagement - Focus on each client's experience and connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Anticipate client needs and communicate promptly with your team to build trust and deepen client relationships. Identify activities, processes, and opportunities to improve the client experience.
Administrative Support - Maintain compliance standards in client dealings/client files. Conduct administrative activities and engage in administrative processes associated with supporting the IA(s) and teams. Engage in all marketing and business development activities and assist in the development of investment plans and written proposals for prospects and clients. As determined by the IA, assist in processes to direct assets into suitable financial products based on the client’s risk reward tolerances and demographic profile.
Organizational Skills - Support Investment Advisors by providing timely responses to client requests and maintaining compliance standards in all files. Enable team success by improving team productivity, proactively uncovering business opportunities, and helping to direct assets into the right financial products.
Relationship Building - Heighten CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities. Grow your network to create lasting connections that will generate future opportunities. Work closely with your team to connect clients with the right opportunities.
Who you are  You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-). It is an asset if you have Registered Representative (RR) licensing. Financial Services and/or Brokerage industry experience and working knowledge of various quotation equipment is required. You put our clients first.

You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do. You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.

You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care…