Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Portfolio Administrator to join our Asset Management team.

Reporting to the Director, Managed Accounts, the Portfolio Administrator is responsible for the daily portfolio administration of Credential's Separately Managed Account (SMA) programs and support of other investment management solutions.

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
• 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
• 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

What your day looks like:

• Manage client and inventory accounts on the Portfolio Management & Custodial systems and resolving any data discrepancies
• Execute discretionary trades as outlined on the Investment Policy Statement and agreements
• Implement and monitor client trade restrictions
• Assist with monthly fee-billing
• Generate quarterly investment reports and supervision reports
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage client accounts
• Maintain Aviso's investment materials such as fact sheets, performance sheets and quarterly reports
• Provide support to Advisors on Aviso's product offerings
• Assist Portfolio Managers with investment proposals and presentations
• Support Aviso's Investment Strategy Committee with market research, analysis, and presentations

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., a degree, diploma, or certificate in Business or Finance)
• Successful completion of Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH)
• Licensed as an IIROC RR and working towards CFA (at least level 1)
• 3+ years' experience in the investment industry
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Representative within 30 days
• Working experience with Portfolio Management software, Bloomberg or Morningstar preferred
• Demonstrated experience and thorough understanding of investment concepts, analytics and investment administration Market research, product development and sales would be beneficial
• Credit union experience would be an advantage
• Intermediate level of knowledge with MS Office Suite programs and advanced level of Excel knowledge. Knowledge of and experience with GWP and Dataphile
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

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:

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

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 is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $64,000 - $79,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.