Service Associate

 

JOB TITLE:  Service Associate

BRANCH NAME:  Ferguson Financial Planning, An independent branch of Assante Capital Management Ltd.  

BRANCH LOCATION:  Mississauga, ON

POSTING DATE:  April 22, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until Filled

HOURS PER WEEK:  40

CONTACT:  AMalik@Assante.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking a Service Associate to join our team in Mississauga and support the operations of the Ferguson Financial Planning team at Assante Capital Management. The Service Associate will play a crucial role in facilitating account management and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the team.

In this role, the successful candidate will have the following:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the mutual fund &/or financial services industry. 
• Post-secondary education.
• Familiarity with mutual funds and other investment products.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure, while paying attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, DocuSign, and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong analytical, administrative, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.
• A proven ability to interact well in a team environment, and display professionalism in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process daily mutual fund, stock, and bond trades accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for investment purchases, redemptions, switches and in-kind transfers.
• Manage all filing activity.
• Purchase GICs
• Update and maintain New Account Application Forms (NAAFs)
• Handle cheque requests, dividend re-investment, set-up PACs and SWPs.
• Manage bill payments and assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, including payment of HST.
• Liaison with Assante back office on transfers, administration errors, and maintenance issues.
• Assist in coordinating mass mailings.
• Follow up and reconcile marketing support requests and commission statements.
• Maintain our Fund Facts Log and email Funds Facts documents to clients.
• Keep current on all matters of compliance and Assante procedures.ust be securities licensed

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

*Please note this position is a support role only and is not a Financial Planning or Financial Advisor role.

Ferguson Financial Planning, an independently owned and operated branch of Assante Capital Management Ltd., welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to determine appropriate accommodation for individual accessibility needs.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at fergusonfinancialplanning.com.

 

Please apply with your current resume and a cover letter to:

Amber Malik: AMalik@Assante.com

 

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.