Aviso Wealth:
At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Registered Plans Specialist to join our Operations team.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Registered Plans, the Registered Plans Specialist is responsible for ensuring the overall administration of registered plans is consistent and in accordance with company policies, Canada Revenue Agency income tax rulings, governing pension legislation and MFDA and IIROC regulations.
The Registered Plans Specialist is a subject matter expert (SME) who provides guidance and quality assurance for the Registered Plans Administrators and is the departmental contact for audits.
Who you are:
Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
What your day looks like:
Subject Matter Expert of CIRO (formerly IIROC and MFDA) registered plans administration, providing guidance to Registered Plans Administrators, ensuring quality of work
A reference for the administration of registered plan products and processing of requests such as Federal and Provincial Locked-In plans (de-registration, un-locking, specialized withdrawals, etc.), and reviewing accounts to ensure that all documents are accurate and transactions are completed within SLAs
Provides reporting for plan accounts, including quarterly and annual reports
Completion of CIRO Registered Plan audits within internal and regulatory deadlines
Review and confirm instructions on portal, with special attention to posting instructions for year-end calculations and tax reporting for RSP/RIF/LIF
Responsible for trustee reporting, working closely with trustees to ensure that all trustee policy and procedures are adhered to and communicated properly
An active participant in projects related to registered plans and appropriate industry meetings, including year-end projects and reporting
Creates documentation and training materials to share any registered plans updates to policy or departmental processes and procedures and pro-actively make recommendations for improvement
Your experience and skills:
Post-secondary degree in business or financial administration preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in registered plans administration in an IIROC or MFDA environment
Industry knowledge of CIRO (formerly MFDA, IIROC), CRA and RQ rules and regulations
Completion of the CSC or IFIC is an asset
Working knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular Excel
Experience with Dataphile is an asset
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, including providing guidance and support to junior team members
Solid analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with appropriate attention to detail
Ability to work calmly, accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet time sensitive deadlines
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
Why Aviso Wealth?
At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:
Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
Matching contributions to our retirement program
Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
Regular social events to foster teamwork
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
Company Overview:
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.
Salary
This position is posted with an expected salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.
