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Associate Wealth Advisor

48 minutes ago


Victoria, Canada Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union Full time

We are currently seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team.

The Associate Wealth Advisor (AWA) supports the Senior Wealth Advisor (SWA) in delivering professional investment and financial planning advice to a portfolio of high value members assigned to the SWA. The AWA works alongside the SWA on business development opportunities and/or offers analytical support, including client inquiries, trading, portfolio management, financial plans, liaising with accountant sand investment research, based on the SWA’s needs. This role offers the opportunity to assist a leading advisor, be involved in in critical decision-making for members and practice management, and benefit from mentorship within a highly recognized team servicing High-Net-Worth individuals.

**Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day**
- **Business Development**:Establishes and maintains/supports the SWA relationships with existing members, within portfolio; networks with external business organizations in the community to generate referrals; may pursue relationships with potential new members and actively promotes the full range of First West products and services through participation in community initiatives and events.
- **Sales and Service Strategy**:Provides and/or prepares complex financial planning advice on a wide range of investment products and services to high value current and potential members, utilizing financial planning tools provided; identifies needs based on member life cycle and provides appropriate investment vehicles or refers to product specialist within other FW lines of business; seeks opportunities to assist members in consolidating their financial assets with First West; may conduct follow-up interviews with members on their portfolio on an annual basis to identify changes in circumstances that would require alternate investment option.
- **Risk Management**:Provides advice and acts in accordance with ethical standards, Aviso policies and applicable regulatory requirements ensuring that risk to the member and First West are minimized; maintains compliance with First West audit and risk management policies and procedures.
- **Member Transactions**:Ensures member accounts are opened and transactions/purchases completed accurately and within required timeframes; maintains up to date member files with all required documentation.

**Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- College, Trade or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in related discipline required
- IIROC Registered Representative licensing required
- Life Insurance Qualifying Program (LLQP) required within 1 year from date of hire
- Completion of Canadian Securities Course, CPH & Wealth Management Essentials required within 1 year from date of hire
- Financial planning designation: CFP, PFP, CFA or industry equivalent designation in good standing required within 2 years from date of hire
- 2-4 years in an investment/financial planning and advisory position managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals on an MFDA or IIROC environment
- Strong familiarity with financial planning tools/software required
- Proven superior knowledge of a wide range of investment products and services preferred
- Attention to detail and strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Proven networking and relationship building skills
- Superior sales abilities e.g. active listening, identifying business opportunities, influencing, and negotiating to close sale.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people
- Ability to analyze financial statements
- Proficient with computer software programs, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

**What’s in it for you**:
First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

- Mental health coverage and resources
- Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
- Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
- Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and gove