Associate Investment Advisor
Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’s Saskatoon office.
Our organization:
Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.-the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With over $45 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.
- Investment Executive 2025 Brokerage Report Card.
The Team: GreyWolf Wealth Management Group (https://advisor.wellington-altus.ca/greywolfwealth/)
At GreyWolf Wealth, our clients’ individual needs and goals are top priority. Industry experience, depth of knowledge, and first-class service are our defining attributes. Our team of professionals are bonded by loyalty and devotion, operate under a collaborative vision and are committed to serving our clients through a holistic approach.
The opportunity:
The Associate Investment Advisor will support clients by delivering a comprehensive range of wealth management services, ensuring a high‑quality advisory experience. This role contributes meaningfully to business development activities, including client sourcing, relationship building, and marketing initiatives. They will also participate actively in the investment and financial planning processes, helping to develop tailored solutions that meet clients’ financial goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Client Relationship Management & Advisory Support
- Build Work collaboratively as part of the Investment Advisor team to deliver comprehensive wealth management services to clients.
- Meet with existing and prospective clients to conduct detailed fact‑finding, uncover client needs, and help them articulate their short‑ and long‑term financial goals.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource for clients, including preparing specialized reports, answering product‑related questions, and ensuring timely follow‑up on inquiries.
- Proactively identify planning or investment opportunities and provide personalized, goals‑based advice
- Business Development & Client Growth
- Business Development & Client Growth
- Manage and expand an existing client base through effective networking, marketing activities, and relationship‑
- Support client origination efforts by engaging potential leads and building strong connections both internally and externally.
- Wealth Planning & Investment Process Execution
- Drive the WAPW wealth management process, including preparing financial plans, investment proposals, and recommendations aligned with client objectives.
- Continuously look for ways to refine, improve, and enhance the WAPW client experience.
- Maintain current and in‑depth knowledge of all major areas of the wealth management process, including financial planning, investment management, education planning, risk management, retirement strategies, tax considerations, and wealth transfer planning.
- Client Administration and Operations
- Manage client account administration, including account openings, trade execution, and related administrative support for the advisory team.
- Prepare reports, investment summaries, and meeting materials as needed.
- Collaborate closely with team members to ensure seamless service delivery and contribute to maintaining a positive, client‑centric team culture.
- Perform other responsibilities assigned to support both client needs and broader team operations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of experience in financial services, wealth management, or client-facing investment role
- Experience offering a broad range of financial solutions.
- Experience in wealth management or other regulated industry is a strong asset.
- RR license or Associate Investment Advisor license.
- Registered with CIRO as an Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR) is considered an asset.
- Insurance license is an asset.
- Open to individuals who want to pursue a long‑term career path toward becoming a full Advisor.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- A team-oriented individual who values collaboration and contributes to a positive workplace culture.
- Ambitious but grounded, with a strong appetite for learning and career advancement.
- Demonstrate a high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability, and innovation in accomplishing day-to-day work and long-term goals.
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently; a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in all client interactions.
- Excellent attitude and commitment to providing extraordinary service.
- Exemplary interpersonal and influencing skills; an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, across multiple mediums (in-person, over the phone, and virtually).
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A high tolerance for ambiguity; highly adaptive and able to manage a large volume of competing priorities.
- Strong critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.
- Must be able to travel within Canada 0-5% of the time.
Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.
To apply:
Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com (http://www.wellington-altus.com/).
