Investment Specialist Associate

Requisition ID: 180106 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. As a Scotiabank **Investment Specialist Associate**, you will be able to learn the intricacies of financial planning by working alongside seasoned Investment Specialists. You will have an opportunity to master the skills required to build long-lasting client relationships - with the goal to progress into an Investment Specialist within six months. **Is this role right for you? In this role, you will**: Learn and master the skills to promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business by: - Developing and implementing a structured business development strategy. - Developing strategic sales plans for prospects and existing clients. - Conducting outbound communications and cold-calling to prospects to remain top-of-mind for future business opportunities. - Providing clients with an initial review of their existing financial plan or creating a new financial plan. - Conducting complimentary needs analysis across several financial statements, including competitor statements. - Conducting market research to understand market trends. - Building and maintaining a market profile in the assigned market area. - Participating in local professional and community events and associations to develop your network. - Identifying opportunities to deliver community information sessions and financial seminars to grow prospects. - Networking with investment industry specialists while managing a small budget for independent marketing-based activities. - Identifying additional investment business development opportunities and facilitating the implementation of an investment solution and/or referral to the appropriate Wealth Management partners. - Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication by actively participating and contributing to one-on-one touch bases and meetings with team members. **Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have**: - Post-secondary education in Business or related field - ** You’re a mutual funds certified professional**. You have current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investments Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course). - ** You are actively working towards a Financial Planning designation**. You will be required to complete the education requirements towards a Personal Financial Planning (PFP®) designation and/or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation within 6 months. - Highly effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently as a self-motivated entrepreneur. - An understanding of the Brokerage / Wealth Management and Online Brokerage environments. - A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, to travel to meet clients and prospects within the designated district. - Second language an asset depending on target markets. **What’s in it for you?** - An entrepreneurial culture with the freedom to develop your career. - Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software. - The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service. - Ability to provide an excellent client experience without going to the branch. - A partnership with our branches and access to Scotia Global Asset Management to deliver an exceptional client experience. - A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion. Location(s): Canada : British Columbia : Maple Ridge || Canada : British Columbia : Pitt Meadows Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.