Sales Assistant

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

How does the role impact the organization?

The primary role of the Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant is to support a team of financial advisors and the Branch Manager (BM) by ensuring the office is managed efficiently and effectively. The position is responsible for entering client trades, servicing client requests and processing trade instructions by phone, and ensuring client paperwork is up to date and accurate.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Foster and support client relationships by liaising with clients, responding to requests and demonstrating proactive problem solving;
• Support clients’ general day-to-day administrative and trade requests in a timely and confidential manner;
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients and respond to requests for information;
• Be responsible for and support the team with paperwork, manage head office correspondence, and handle the account opening process for new clients;
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and in adherence with regulatory requirements;
• Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers, including trade instructions;
• Enter trades for Financial Advisors and clients as requested; and support the Financial Advisors in growth of the overall business;
• Be responsible for all cash management within the team practice, including incoming and outgoing funds, purchases and redemptions of cash equivalents;
• Act as team lead during tax reporting season, liaising with tax professionals & clients to provide details, slips and updates as required;
• Assist with all marketing initiatives including social media (twitter, LinkedIn), and website content;
• Prepare client presentations with guidance from the financial advisor assistants;
• Generate and identify leads from online resources and qualify leads via cold calling;
• Assist on strategizing and administrating email campaigns; and
• Grow and take courses as required for regulatory purposes.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements

Licenses / Certifications

We encourage our associates at all levels to :

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Its subsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd. are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpages for applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information. www.cipf.ca

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