Securities Specialist

**Job Description**:
Ready for a more challenging, bigger canvas? Join a creative organization where you’ll connect with some of the most entrepreneurial, spirited, energetic people you’ll ever meet in your life.

We’re looking for a CIRO (formerly IIROC) Registered financial professional who is Wealth Management business savvy and brings charismatic gusto to play an integral role with Canada Life Mid-West Wealth Management Team in western Canada. In this fast-paced, results-driven environment, you’ll partner with top segmented mutual fund/segregated fund licensed advisors in our Advisor Solutions distribution channel by providing portfolio advisory services for clients and prospects.

As the Securities Specialist, you will have several key accountabilities:

- Promotion and communication to advisors of the Advised Brokerage Services offering. In fulfilling this accountability, the Securities Specialist will identify the appropriate advisors for the program and plan the appropriate business activities to promote the program via one-on-one meetings, group presentation and/or training sessions.
- Collaborating with advisors, their clients and other team members in developing and presenting portfolio analysis of client portfolios.
- Meet with Advisors and their referred clients/prospects
- Create tax and cost efficient asset consolidation and liquidation strategies
- Regular travel within assigned territory

In fulfilling these accountabilities the Securities Specialist will:

- Remain current with and integrate 3rd party securities research into trade advice services
- Remain current with and integrate financial planning concepts into trade advice services
- Ensure all external laws and regulatory rules and internal guidelines and policies are adhered to

You thrive because you get personal satisfaction that comes from helping others succeed. Your mentoring nature is part of your DNA, and you appreciate the key role you play in helping Canadians reach their financial goals and dreams.

If you believe you’ve got what it takes, and want to make a difference, Canada Life wants to hear from you.

**Desired skills and experience**
- Minimum of five years experience in the securities industry in a progressive role providing client portfolio analysis, account management and trade advice
- University degree or equivalent experience
- Industry designations such as Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) or other securities industry credentials an asset
- Valid Securities License with CIRO (Formerly IIROC) Investment Dealer Registered Representative category
- Strong Microsoft PC software skills and Dataphile platform knowledge is an asset
- Current cycle good standing in Continuing Education (CE) credits
- Excellent social skills and team services ethic and excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral
- Thrives in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills and excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral

**Perks of working with Canada Life**:

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Ongoing professional development**:We offer an array of proprietary and industry leading programs, seminars and learning workshops to inspire greatness and improve your knowledge, training and selling/marketing skills.
- ** Competitive compensation**:We designed our compensation program to reward you for building your regions business. It includes a base salary, productivity-based bonuses and benefit options, a company-matching RPP and a share ownership plan.
- ** Recognition and rewards**:We go all out to recognize excellent performance with a multitude of programs, campaigns, promotions and development meetings to reward your success.
- ** Proven processes, strategies and tools**:We provide a wide array of resources, tools and processes such as Sales Force for improving workflow, working with clients as well as for leading your territory.

We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development and growth.

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg_**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part