Associate, Client Support

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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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**Job Description**:
What You’ll Be Doing

Provide administrative support to the Investment Counselor (IC) in managing their high value portfolios and maximizing their productivity. Prepare and distribute documentation and information to clients; maintain client database and ensure contacts are up to date; assist in preparing client presentations, proposals and other marketing materials; assist the assigned Investment Counselor in resolving client issues and inquiries; take initiative to resolve client issues providing exceptional customer service to high net worth clients; manage new business by ensuring correct and timely investment of assets; assist in following up on client referrals and contacts.
- Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._

How You’ll Succeed
- Client Service - Follow up on client and Investment Counselor requests to ensure proper settlement and delivery. Investigate and resolve inquiries and complaints related to accounts and refer to the Investment Counselor where appropriate. Develop strong and effective working relationships with clients and third-parties, such as Accountants working with clients.
- Administrative Support - Request information and documentation from clients to open accounts. Review incoming mail and telephone calls. Plan and organize activities and required resources to ensure smooth running of office. Manage day-to-day activities of the Investment Counselor in a manner that maximizes availability and effectiveness. Prepare and distribute documentation and information to clients including marketing materials, servicing packages, and proposals. Keep appointment books/agendas for the IC. Order periodicals, journals and other literature for the Investment Counselor. Maintain client files in adherence with audit guidelines and processes.
- Operational Support - Support the Investment Counselor through the Investment Policy cycle from creation to trading implementation. Advise of client maturities. Help identify clients whose needs would be best met by a CIBC partner. Maintain and update client contact database. Prepare and complete account closures in a timely manner. Process transactions for clients include wire transactions, cheque deposits/issuances, cash transfers. Implement Investment Policy Statements as per instructions. Review client portfolios monthly to ensure records are in good order.

Who You Are
- You have a Degree in business or a related field.
- You put our clients first. You have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to exercise good judgement independently. You provide a high level of customer service and ensure problem resolution and follow up as required.
- You can demonstrate knowledge of daily market activities sufficient to provide/explain information to clients. You have a general knowledge of the financial industry.
- You understand that success is in the details. You have strong attention to detail and are able to process transactions accurately, while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Vancouver-400 Burrard 3rd

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

**Skills**:
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service, Investments