Associate Investment Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

As an Associate Advisor, you will work with the Investment Advisor team and be responsible for providing proactive advice and support to our clients and the Investment Advisor, helping deepen existing relationships and welcome new clients to the firm. Identifying new opportunities and helping to grow the business will be a key and exciting part of your role.

What will you do?

• Assists customers in the development of investment strategies and selecting the best products to support such strategies.
• Supports cross-sells of banking services and counsels customers on financial matters and investment instruments.
• Expands existing relationships and develops new customer relationships through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Establishes individual financial plans and helps customers build investment portfolios, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. based on financial needs and objectives.
• Manage client relationships by preparing for and leading meetings, effectively responding to client account inquiries and taking ownership of follow-ups.
• Help build and execute business plans, Wealth Management objectives and client service plans.
• Nurture and manage valuable relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) and RBC partners.
• Conduct ongoing research on markets and investments and provide regular updates to the advisory team.
• Execute on the team’s formal business development strategy and identify opportunities for asset consolidation and referrals across the existing client base.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam, CIRE and the Retail Securities Exam RSE.
• Investment management experience and capabilities
• Must have minimum of 5 years relative industry experience managing portfolios and clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong skills working with business applications/technology, including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

• Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) an asset
• 4 years or more of professional experience within the investment industry
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly developed client service skills

​What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Challenging work that will help you grow professionally
• Ongoing opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Management, Investment Performance Measurement

Additional Job Details

Address:

45 O'CONNOR ST:OTTAWA

City:

Ottawa

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-23

Application Deadline:

2026-10-29

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$38,000.00- $60,000.00

This position includes competitive-based pay, and the overall earning potential is impacted by a variable incentive structure, earning a multiple of salary up to:

1.5x

RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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