Wealth Associate (Toronto)

Job Description

Please Note:

• You will be working on a Hybrid office schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement.
• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
• Occasional travel is required for this role.
• The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

What We Do

The Wealth Associate is responsible for advisor support, client on-boarding, sales support and administration.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in portfolio administration and operations. In this role, the Wealth Associate will play a crucial part in managing client onboarding process. As a Wealth Associate, you will oversee various tasks from Fidelity Head Office and clients, while also incorporating responsibilities listed below.

How You'll Make an Impact

Advisor Support and Client Onboarding

• Work collaboratively with the Advisor to satisfy client needs in a timely, responsive manner
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to clients based on Advisors direction
• Prepare and process client documentation, including account applications, forms, prospect letters and other related paperwork using digital tools
• Coordinate and track client onboarding and account opening processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow up with clients on missing or incomplete documentation
• Support Advisors, by executing investment instructions and/or account changes.
• Proactively identify and implement strategies to address client needs

Sales Support and Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain accurate prospect and client records in CRM system
• Prepare and customize client portfolio reports, presentation materials, proposals and meeting agendas and other materials supporting client meetings
• Actively support the implementation of client wealth strategies through detailed and accurate management of portfolio administration tasks and activities
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely, responsive, and professional manner, including executing on client cash management requests

Administration

• Liaise with the custodian on day-to-day operational matters - Account opening, Transfer initiation and monitoring and perform daily reconciliation duties
• Manage and coordinate the onboarding process for a new advisor, sometimes with several hundred new clients at the same time
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to financial advisory services to provide input on marketing and client service campaigns
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as operations, compliance, custody and marketing, to ensure seamless client service delivery

What You'll Need

• Strong industry, product, and wealth management procedures knowledge
• Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to clients, including KYC/AML regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment crossing multiple channels and/or workstreams
• Enjoys wearing many hats, rolling up sleeves and getting things done
• Bilingual in English and French

What We're Looking For

• Completion of a University degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the wealth management operations space
• Strong financial planning experience and Salesforce experience/familiarity with Portfolio Management Tools
• Currently licensed as IR or RR and must have Canadian Securities Course (CSC)& Conduct & Practice Handbook (CPH)

This role requires registration with one or more securities regulators. The incumbent must meet all background investigation requirements, including but not limited to, education, credit, litigation and criminal checks, as required by securities regulators. Continued employment in this role is also contingent upon you meeting the on-going registration requirements.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today-and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $79,000 to 90,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution-no employee matching required.

We're proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents a future vacancy or multiple future vacancies within our organization.

Some of the ways we'll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation