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First West Credit Union

Member-owned financial co-operative providing banking

Wealth Services Assistant

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeVictoria, BC, CanadaCA$49.1k - CA$66.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Two years of experience in a financial institution or brokerage firm as an investment advisor assistant is required.
  • The role may require completion of CIRE for an Investment Representative under CIRO licensing, depending on the assigned Senior Wealth Advisor.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines is required.
  • Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office and customer relationship management programs is required.
  • Understanding of risk and risk ownership, demonstrated through adherence to policies and procedures, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Answer routine member phone calls and emails, proactively contact members, assist with member-information updates, schedule appointments for advisors, screen members, and identify referrals to other lines of business.
  • Complete transaction documentation for the Senior Wealth Advisor, forward it for processing, and follow up to confirm processing within established timeframes.
  • Organize on-site or off-site seminars, prepare invitations, confirm attendance with members, and identify potential new members and prospects.
  • Monitor the advisor’s diary, prepare annual review letters as required, identify upcoming reviews and schedule appointments, prepare queries on member data, start financial plans for completion by the Senior Wealth Advisor, complete documentation as instructed, and maintain accurate member files.
  • Discuss and process trades on behalf of members when required.
  • Maintain professional conduct and promote a positive organizational image while complying with audit, risk management, and internal policy requirements.
  • Provide administrative and marketing support to assigned Senior Wealth Advisors, respond to routine member/client inquiries, and assist with client meetings, transaction documentation, campaigns, and special projects.
  • Work out of a wealth management centre if required.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience in an administrative or marketing role is preferred.

About the Company

First West Credit Union

Member-owned financial co-operative providing banking

First West Credit Union is a member-owned Canadian financial co-operative offering traditional banking and wealth management through local brands Island Savings, Envision Financial, Valley First, and Enderby & District Financial. Members access everyday banking, loans, and financial planning via branch networks and teams of financial advisors. It differentiates itself by staying ultra-local through a multi-brand cooperative model that pools resources while keeping a local-first focus and active community involvement. Its goal is to help members, employees, and communities flourish by supporting sustainable local growth and redefining banking as cooperative and community-driven.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Langley, Canada
Founded
1946

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