Licensed Assistant
Company | Manulife |
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Location | Victoria, BC, Canada |
Salary | $71925 – $119875 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree strongly preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial industry
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft programs (MS Outlook/Teams/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
- Fluent in CRM / SalesForce and PowerBI an asset
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Proven ability to work in a team environment
- Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, answering questions and addressing service needs
- Assist with account maintenance, such as updating client information, processing requests, and executing transactions
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings, preparing necessary documentation and reports
- Respond promptly to client inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions, ensuring excellent customer service
- Manage the advisor’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, client appointments, and conference calls
- Handle incoming correspondence, prioritize, and distribute to the appropriate team members
- Maintain accurate client records in CRM systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepare client reports, statements, and presentations for meetings
- Ensure that all documentation is properly filled out, signed, and filed in compliance with regulatory standards
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and work with the compliance department to ensure adherence
- Assist in preparing for audits and regulatory reviews
- Process account openings, transfers, and updates
- Handle the submission of trade orders under the direction of the investment advisor
- Monitor account activities to ensure timely and accurate execution of orders and instructions
- Assist the advisor in developing and preparing financial plans, portfolio reviews, and investment proposals
- Gather and organize financial data and research for advisor review
- Support in preparing investment reports and analysis for clients
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure client needs are met in a timely and professional manner
- Provide backup assistance to other administrative staff when needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial terminology and concepts is a plus but not required
- Ability to build effective partnerships
- Unwavering curiosity and a passion for learning