Associate, Private Capital Markets

Associate, Private Capital Markets - Burlington, Ontario

**About Equiton**:
Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments, with over $1 billion assets under management. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We’ve discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. We strategically anticipate trends and capitalize on value creation opportunities to strengthen our market position, all while prioritizing an excellent living experience for our Residents and delivering a robust portfolio for investors. We attract exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity.

**About the Position**:
Reporting to the Senior Associate, Capital Markets, the Associate role is a licensed Dealing Representative and responsible for developing new private client business. The Associate is expected to be knowledgeable about Equion’s real estate-based product offerings, the investor subscription process, Exempt Market Dealer compliance regulations and requirements, and must have the ability to effectively assess investor suitability.

**Key Functions and Responsibilities**:

- An ambitious self-starter with a high degree of energy, motivation and discipline to achieve sales success
- Developing one's pipeline of business through various sources and continuously working to grow one's network of business
- Growing a direct private client customer base and developing new opportunities with external business partners
- Understanding client needs & objectives and transitioning them to the firm's solutions and products
- Achieving monthly and annual sales targets
- Developing an excellent understanding of approved investment products
- Participating at corporate events as required

**Required Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent communications, sales and presentation skills
- Strong client service skills and the ability to confidently handle client interactions
- Strong ability to grow their investor network
- High performance standards and ability to put the time in to achieve results
- An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to work hard and consistently improve
- Desire to bring credible, proven, long term wealth solutions to clients

**Education and Experience**:

- 3-5+ years’ experience in banking, the financial services or real estate investment sales, in a client facing capacity
- A post-secondary degree or equivalent business experience
- Completion of or working towards the completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or the IFSE Exempt Market Proficiency Course
- Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role

Please note, this is an in-office position, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday in downtown Burlington, Ontario.

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**:
In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.