Administrative Associate - White Rock, Canada - BMO Financial Group
Description
nd Street White Rock British Columbia,V4A 9E3Exciting News Opportunity to come and join our disruptive Wealth Advisory Team.
Are you ready to shake up the financial industry? We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding and hiring for our innovative wealth advisory team that is all about challenging the status quo and moving forth thought leadership for ultra high net worth and high net worth discerning clients.
If you are an out-of-the-box thinker, love taking on new challenges, and are driven to push boundaries then we would encourage you to reach out to me directly.
Supports one or more Investment Advisors (IAs) and IA Team and staff, and branch operations with day-to-day administration and provides exceptional client service to support achievement of business objectives.
- Books meetings with new prospects and prepares introductory package for the prospect/referral.
- Coordinates marketing activities on behalf of the advisory team, including website, social media initiatives, client recognition for meaningful life events, and the planning of client events.
- Schedules and helps prepare client portfolio reviews for the Investment Advisors including setting up client calls, scheduling meetings, preparing reviews and provides updates to IA.
- Follows up on client inquiries, account maintenance, new accounts setup, transfers and remitting funds from registered and nonregistered accounts upon client's request.
- Resolves client complaints in a timely and effective manner; escalates as required.
- Accepts and executes client initiated trades over the phone or in person and provides stock information as requested.
- Handles clients' general daytoday requests and inquiries including basic money movement (e.g., wires, transfers), technology issues, and account opening and update, and follows up in a timely and confidential manner.
- Generates reports and documents for IAs and clients as requested and processes items for client accounts and files.
- Maintains and organizes client database and client files.
- Monitors incoming and outgoing assets and notifies IA of required actions to rebalance portfolios.
- Administers and processes documentation related to client files and regulatory requirements.
- Monitors redocumentation of client accounts on regular cycle to ensure client information and documentation is uptodate.
- Ensures transactions and tasks are appropriately assigned to team members and completed.
- Mentors and coaches new or junior members to the team and branch.
- Provides team members with support on technology issues, use of new technology, and general inquiries and escalations related to policies, procedures, and processing.
- Gathers and distributes information on updates to training, guidelines, technology, and other business related information.
- Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and promote a positive client experience.
- Follows through on the risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers' assets, maintain their privacy, act in their best interests, and ensure an effectively run branch.
- Protects the Bank's assets and clients' assets and complies with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
- Maintains the confidentiality of client and Bank information.
- Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
- Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
- Knowledge of annual tax filing requirements and ability to prep tax packages for clients.
Qualifications:
- Typically between 5 years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of investment process and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative process and procedures as contained in Sales Administration Manual.
- Advanced knowledge of proprietary products and services in order to identify potential products and services to client needs and advising IA(s).
- Knowledge of compliance practices and regulations.
- Knowledge of Insurance and group products is an asset
- Knowledge of Trust and Estate services is an asset
- Knowledge of Financial/Retirement planning.
- Knowledge of trade processing rules.
- Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course & Conduct and Practices Handbook.
- Current registration as Investment Representative (IR).
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