Transitions Associate

OUR FIRM

Designed Securities Ltd. is a truly independent investment dealer, and member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Our company is uniquely positioned to provide support driven by the needs of advisors. We design customized experiences for advisors and clients and have integrated Fintech that is based on real feedback, a culture of inclusion and progressive thinking. Our goal is to help evolve an advisor's practice in light of Fintech, regulatory framework, and client needs. We are not controlled by any larger institutions and have the flexibility to serve our advisors and develop our staff in ways that are meaningful and long lasting.

CULTURE AND VALUES

We know that happy employees make all the difference in keeping advisors, and their clients, happy. Our culture is built on the pillars of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and self-awareness. What excites us is seeing a group of talented people drawing on each other's strengths, taking responsibility for making things happen, and contributing their voices and ideas to continue to design who we are. We are an ambitious organization and seek people who are excited to commit to this opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute to the big picture of the company and will be motivated to learn, grow, and engage with staff, partners, and advisors. The candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of their role and know how to stay organized amid ongoing interactions with those advisors whom they are onboarding. They will be attentive and insightful in managing the expectations of new advisors, and communicate with other departments to pre-plan for volumes, using problem-solving skills to mitigate potential issues and maintaining relationships with financial advisors. 

RESPONSIBILITES

All employees undergo departmental cross training, which is emphasized in the first 3 to 6 months of employment before responsibilities may be narrowed. This provides exposure to other areas in which you may be interested in taking your career while also ensuring that you are aware of how your specific role interfaces and impacts other people or functions.

• Work directly with new, onboarding advisors and manage their training, asset transfers and full transition,
• Plan the onboarding according to the specific needs of an advisor,
• Coordinate with other departments to gather input, feedback and materials beneficial to an advisor,
• Provide ongoing feedback to team members and executive on areas needing improvement,
• Work directly with Finance, Operations and Compliance teams with a major focus on the efficiency of transfers,
• Create analysis on trends observed through the lens of a new advisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Regardless of experience, we provide specific training and ongoing development to all employees to ensure that knowledge and experience is applied consistently throughout the organization. 

• Completion of securities and investment industry courses is an asset (CSC, CPH, BMC).
• IDSC is considered an asset,
• 2 years of investment industry experience, preferably working with an advisor,
• Critical thinker and skillful decision maker, adaptable in a changing regulatory environment, problem solving,
• Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize important and time-sensitive tasks,
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a sharp eye for detail,
• Experience with the Dataphile platform is an asset,
• Self-starter and continuous learner with the capacity to work independently, along with flexibility and willingness to assist others.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of an investment dealer and we are excited to hear from you. If this looks like the kind of role and company you are up for, and you have the credentials and experience for this job, we invite you to submit your application.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. We thank all applicants who express an interest in this and other opportunities we have posted. We will be in touch with individuals whose profiles most closely match with what is needed to be successful in this role.

Designed Securities Ltd. is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.