Associate Investment Advisor

Job summary

Manage and grow a portfolio of client relationships by assessing investment and financial planning needs, developing investment policies and portfolios, and monitoring performance. Support business development and client retention through referrals, COI relationships, team collaboration, and delivery of business and compliance objectives.

Job details

Associate Investment Advisor CIBC Wood Gundy What you’ll be doing Manage and enhance client relationships through executing the investment and wealth strategies of the IA as well as engaging financial planning and other wealth management resources of the team and CIBC more broadly Nurture and manage valuable relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) and CIBC partners. Identify new business opportunities and acquire referrals from existing book of business and COI partners. Help build and execute business plans, Wealth Management objectives and client service plans Support the IA by identifying and assisting growth of new business opportunities, the achievement of business development, revenue, referral, retention, and compliance targets. Manage a portfolio of clients to retain and grow the relationships. Evaluates client’s personal and investment needs and creates an investment policy statement (IPS), asset allocation, investment portfolio, and financial plans. Implements client strategies through the management of investment portfolios and the ongoing evaluation of performance according to each client’s investment policy statement. Drive new sales results through referrals and professional network. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details of your work arrangements will be discussed at the time of your interview. How you’ll succeed Building relationships - Display high levels of interpersonal and relationship building skills to effectively network, prospect, and build strong and trusting client relationships. Investing - Develop investment plans and written proposals for prospects and clients. Analyze information/trends and apply it to individual client circumstances. Collaborating - Participate in seminars for clients and prospects, in collaboration with team members. Demonstrate well-developed, interactive presentation skills to convey both factual and conceptual ideas to clients Who you are You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing as a Registered Representative (RR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID) You either have or plan to pursue the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations You have a post-secondary degree/diploma and preferably 6 years or more of professional experience within the investment industry You have meticulous attention to detail and strong problem solving and analytical skills You have highly developed client service skills You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go beyond, and deliver results. You put our clients first. You have strong relationship building skills and can problem solve client needs efficiently and effectively. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. What you need to know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. Job Location London-255 Queens, 2200 Employment Type Regular Job Level Level 6 Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Business Development, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Investment Planning, Proposal Writing, Results-Oriented

What you’ll do

Manage and grow a portfolio of client relationships by assessing investment and financial planning needs, developing investment policies and portfolios, and monitoring performance. Support business development and client retention through referrals, COI relationships, team collaboration, and delivery of business and compliance objectives.

Requirements

Requires current good-standing Registered Representative accreditation with CIRO-ID, a post-secondary degree or diploma, and preferably six or more years of investment industry experience. The candidate has or plans to pursue CFP and/or CIM designations and brings strong client service, relationship-building, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Client Service
• Customer Experience
• Financial Advising
• Investment Planning
• Proposal Writing
• Relationship Building
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Planning
• Asset Allocation
• Investment Analysis
• Referral Generation
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Compliance

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support