Associé(e), Solutions-patrimoine | Associate, Wealth Solutions

About the Role:

This is a great opportunity to play a supporting role in the development and execution of the AGF Capital Partners’ distribution strategy for retail and high net worth investors for the Quebec (and East) region.

Based in Montreal, and reporting to the Principal, Wealth Solutions, you will be part of a small team environment with a dedicated Capital Partners fundraising team that is focused on raising capital through IIROC, private investment counsel (PIC) and high net worth (HNW) channels. As AGF Capital Partners expands its manager relationships and strategies, the Associate, Wealth Solutions (Quebec and East) will be a key member of the team, helping to support the execution of sector priorities.

This role will be focused on supporting Quebec and Eastern Canada and will require you to conduct a high volume of cold calls and emails, while assisting with the management of existing clients.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to acquire strong knowledge of private equity, hedge funds, private credit and other alternative investment strategies.

Your responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal, Wealth Solutions, you will:

• Collaborate to support an increase in sales and market share of AGF Capital Partners products.

• Support business development efforts by conducting high volume prospecting of investment advisors through phone calls and emails.

• Identify new prospects, set up introductory and follow up meetings with senior team members.

• Coordinate and participate in branch presentations, client seminars, road shows, conferences, and industry events.

• Conduct regional market research on organizations and people to identify new sales opportunities.

• Effectively utilize sales tools including technology (CRM, Leads Module) to best achieve required business results.

• Maintain up to date client information in the CRM database including detailed meeting and call notes.

• Assist the team with due diligence requests from prospective investors (RFPs, DDQs, investment case studies, online data rooms).

• Assist with ongoing compliance and administrative tasks.

Your skills and qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in finance or related field.

• 1-3 years of prior experience in a sales role within the financial services industry is a strong asset.

• 1+ years of sales experience, preferably in a role with a high volume of cold calls and emails to prospective clients.

• Knowledge of alternative asset classes preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of Salesforce.com a strong asset.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Developing presentation skills and proven exceptional telephone skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills.

• Self-motivated and ability to be a strong team player.

• Must have a desire to work in a team-oriented and entrepreneurial sales environment.

• Candidate must be bilingual (French and English).

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