Investment Specialist, Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 177855

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose of Job

The Investment Specialist, Administrative Assistant will be responsible for working with an Investment Specialist(s) in support of their development of new wealth management business relationships in target markets.

In support of investment sales and client acquisition, the Assistant, Investment Specialist will be responsible for the required documentation and communication processes, ensuring timely support to the assigned Investment Specialist(s) and their respective customers.

The Investment Specialist, Administrative Assistant will be a critical resource in supporting the growth and servicing of the Investment Specialist’s client base.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Documentation

Preparing and maintaining new and existing customer files

Preparing and sending transfer documents to Investment Support team, and following up as needed/appropriate

Record Keeping for new accounts and account activities

Completing ‘on behalf of’ transactions, trades and account opening

Following up with clients for missing documentation or information

Expense administration

• Compliance/Regulatory

Sending all required documentation and communication to SSI Compliance, including documentation on:

Account openings & account maintenance

Fund purchases/switches/redemptions

Following up on any compliance deficiencies

• Communication

Preparing mailing lists and sending customer correspondence

Answering basic customer inquiries

Scheduling and rescheduling appointments in support of the Investment Specialist as required

• Prospecting / Marketing

Use tools (Salesforce, PMT) to identify off-us investment opportunities

Work with in-house marketing team to develop adverts and new material aimed at acquiring new to bank customers

Grow Centres of Influence (COI) to drive new sources of customer acquisition

Other Duties As Required.

Skills, Experiences, and Functional Competencies

Detail oriented

Strong communication – both written and verbal

Motivated to grow within the industry

Entrepreneurial mindset

Creative

Experience working in an investment sales/financial planning environment would be considered an asset

Second language an asset but not required

Education And Other Requirements

Post-secondary education in Business or related field would be an asset

Mutual Fund License

Valid Drivers License

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.