New Accounts Administrator, Temporary

Aviso Wealth:
At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to service, partnership, and innovation. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic culture sets Aviso Wealth apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at www.aviso.ca.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a New Accounts Administrator to join our Operations team on a 3 month contract.
This role can be mostly remote, however we will on occasion require you to come onsite to our office at 1111 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC.
Reporting to the Supervisor, New Accounts, the New Accounts Administrator is responsible for the day to day processing of new accounts and fee-based accounts in a timely and accurate manner in the IIROC dealer space.
The New Accounts Administrator interacts daily with other individuals in Operations as well as our Service Centre. Continuous improvement is front of mind and the incumbent will be expected to contribute to and/or support ideas for improved efficiencies.
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
• 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
• 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

What your day looks like:

• Ensures accounts are set up correctly as per NAAFs and transactions are coded correctly with tax reporting rules
• Provide administrative support/coverage for our fee-based business lines, including ongoing maintenance of accounts in our various fee-based programs and the generation and posting of the monthly fees
• Uses all pertinent systems (laserfiche, OSM, Univeris, Dataphile) properly in compliance with company policy and industry regulation
• Ensures internal manuals are current and updated with changes in company policy, industry regulation and system/ procedure changes
• Meets or exceed partner & client expectations in day-to-day dealings, demonstrating an understanding of the impact to partners and clients of your work
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement that leads to idea generation, curiosity, and participation in various initiatives
• Ensure proper protocol when processing requests, providing clear and concise notes with relevant updated information from internal and external sources
• Processing new account set up in conjunction with Service Level Agreements and giving consideration when processing top tier Credit Unions
• Scheduling consistent cross-training to ensure incumbent learns and understands all aspects of the processing functions
• Communicates with peers and supervisor regarding any issues/ changes that arise to ensure all parties are kept up to date

Requirements
Your experience and skills:

• Minimum one year experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in the Mutual Fund or Financial Industry
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and/or the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) course is an asset
• Univeris / Dataphile knowledge and experience is an asset
• Background in the Credit Union system is an advantage
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Completion of post-secondary program in Finance or Business is preferred

Benefits
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:

• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Regular social events to foster teamwork
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees

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 Wealth is a national, integrated financial services company, with over $100 billion in assets under administration and management. Aviso Wealth is owned by Credit Union Centrals, The Co-operators / CUMIS and Desjardins. Our MFDA-regulated dealer, full-service IIROC-regulated brokerage, and insurance dealer support thousands of financial advisors at credit unions across Canada. Our award-winning online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, and our digital advice platform, VirtualWealth, give Canadians flexible choices for building their wealth. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, is a Canadian leader in Responsible Investment funds and portfolios, which are available through a national network of advisors. Aviso Wealth also provides custodial services and introducing broker services to independent financial organizations, including banks, trust companies, insurance companies, investment dealers, portfolio managers and financial planning firms. We have operations in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal with a regional office in Winnipeg. More information about Aviso Wealth is available at www.aviso.ca.