Accounting & Finance | Associate Portfolio Manager - FT

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

MD Management Limited, a division of Scotia Wealth Management, has an exciting opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic, and client-focused Associate Portfolio Manager to join our team.

As an Associate Portfolio Manager, you will provide client relationship management for discretionary portfolio management services to MD clients. 

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Foster, maintain and strengthen client relationships through regular, comprehensive contact 
  Ensure all portfolios are compliant with the clients’ Investment Policy Statements
  Network internally to foster relationships and ensure the value proposition relating to Private Investment Counsel services is promoted and well understood 
  Keep current on all financial matters that would affect client investment activities 
  Team with other specialists including Insurance Consultants, Estate & Trust Advisors, Practice Solutions advisors, and Financial Consultants to provide a complete financial, practice and life program for clients
   Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
   Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. 
   Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment 
  Be responsible for business development, networking, pipeline building, business planning and closing business 
  Travel as required 

The Must Haves:

• Level 1 CFA or hold the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation (including 24 months of relevant investment management experience subject to regulatory approval)
  A minimum of 3 years of qualifying experience, specific to becoming registered as an Associate Advising Representative
• College or University degree 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  An ability to remain calm under pressure 
  Strong organization skills, are goal driven and action oriented 
  The ability to build relationships and are a team player 
  Demonstrated ethics and values, with a high integrity and are trustworthy 
  Strong computer skills with an above average understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, and portfolio management software