Financial Associate

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**Job Description**:

- What You’ll Be Doing
- As a Financial Associate, you have a desire to work within a team dedicated to client service excellence, mentor under experienced Investment Advisors, and establish & grow your career as an Advisor. One of your primary responsibilities will be coordinating the various aspects of the investment management strategies including creating and maintaining Investment Policy Statements, Investment Research, Portfolio Rebalancing, developing Investment Proposals, and a variety of Portfolio and Account Trading. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating the various aspects of integrated wealth planning including methodically gathering financial information, inputting the information, creating financial plans, and developing client Personal Financial Organizers (PFO). You can look forward to continuously working on business development in the form of networking and relationship building to build the client base.

How You’ll SucceedStrong relationship building and networking skills - To build connections, generate opportunities and deliver bottom line results. This role is ideal for an emerging Investment Professional who has a strong drive to succeed and will excel with performance-based compensation. You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, are actively involved in our community, and possess the networking skills to build long-term advisory relationships. You enjoy networking and attending various social events to build and maintain quality relationships.-
- Client Engagement - 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 while keeping detailed records in CRM software. You know your strengths and can anticipate both the needs of our clients as well as the team. Responsible for coordinating our exceptional Onboarding Experience which includes a series of well-defined steps that happens from the moment we are introduced to a potential client to the point they are fully engaged as a new client-
- Business Development - Proactively identify business opportunities for your team. Work closely with PM’s to support business development activities and assist in the building of financial investment plans based on the client’s profile, goals, and risk/reward tolerance. You will be the team’s “technology quarterback,” and assist with technology issues, recommend and introduce new technology as well as assist with training. You will be responsible for managing the Review Meeting process for all clients, making sure they are happening proactively, working collaboratively with others on the team, ensuring the Advisors are fully prepared to facilitate each Review Meeting as well as, assisting with Review Meeting follow up activities.-
- Relationship Building - You thrive in a dynamic, fast paced professional work environment, and work effectively both independently and as part of the team. 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 opportunitiesWho You Are- You’re a certified professional. You have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university or a Financial Services focused 2 year diploma or certificate program. You have five years relevant business experience in the Wealth Management Industry with 3 years or more as a Registered Representative, with your Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices handbook (CHP). Registered Representative (RR) licensing. You understand that it is essential to continue learning and you will not hesitate to enroll in advanced programs and study on your own time.-
- You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s 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 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 are a proven communicator. Excellent command of both spoken and written English is essential. Polished communication skills are required to work effectively with clients, influencers, suppliers, and colleagues.-
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork