About Us:
As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor-centric culture.
Position Overview
We are seeking an individual to join our team in the Calgary office.
Join a high-performing wealth management team where your skills in financial planning, relationship management, and investing will be developed. We are looking for a driven professional ready to grow into an advisor and financial planning role over time.
Duties and Responsibilities
Investment Advisor Support:
• Support client communication and relationship management to ensure a high standard of personalized service
• Assist in portfolio management and execution of trades
• Prepare and present customized client performance and meeting reports and recommendations, including Investment Policy Statements (IPS), portfolio evaluations, investment proposals, and periodic reviews/commentaries
• Conduct research and support asset allocation decisions and investment product selection with a proactive and analytical approach
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and assist in organizing and executing client engagement events
Client Service:
• Ensure an exceptional client experience through efficient handling of day-to-day service requests and ongoing follow-up via regular service calls.
• Attend client meetings as required, including prospect and annual review meetings
• Participate in client meetings to manage meeting notes and action items
• Assist with regular client communication such as updating websites, newsletters, and attending client events
• Adhere to firm and regulatory policies by remaining up to date with all the regulatory rules and trading activities as it relates to a client’s account and ensuring that any client interaction is accurately documented
Administration:
• Support client administration by preparing account and compliance document updates, assisting with tax-related inquiries, processing contributions, and coordinating foreign exchange transactions
Qualifications
• Interest in financial markets and investment advisory services
• Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ideally 2-5 years’ experience in the financial services industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build relationships within a sales and entrepreneurial environment
• Quick to learn financial technologies, CRM systems, and compliance platforms
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of client account management and reporting
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective problem-solver with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Dedicated to providing exceptional service and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance
Education
• An undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate degree
• Enrollment or intention to pursue the CFP, CFA or similar program is an asset
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) and Wealth Management Essentials (WME) is required.
• Licensed as an Investment Representative (IR) or intention to become licensed as an IR within 6 months
Why Apply:
Our firm is only as good as the people who work here. Our employees are exceptional because they combine in-depth expertise with enthusiasm, and empathy. From our front office talent to our colleagues behind the scenes, we have one focus: to ensure our people thrive here more than anywhere else. Are you innovative, self-driven, and client-centric?
If so, we’re ready to invest in you.
Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.
