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Advisor, Securities

  • Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Quebec, QC, Canada

Full-time

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English
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Original job description

As a security Advisor, you play a hands-on role supporting the advisors by performing all the administrative and operational tasks involved in securities account management. You track client account transactions on a daily basis and resolve various administrative situations. You have to be proactive and think ahead. You have the leadership required to handle daily requests and perform tasks as instructed, in accordance with our high quality standards. You are in close, regular contact with our clients, employees and partners to answer questions, take action and keep tabs on any changes in circumstances. Highly developed interpersonal skills are therefore essential. In your actions, you strive to meet the needs of members and clients while ensuring their full satisfaction, business growth, sound risk and compliance management, and adherence to current practices and policies, as well as leveraging your ability to achieve results.More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Prepare the necessary documentation for member and client meetings

  • Manage the advisors’ calendars and voicemail

  • Complete account openings, forms and securities transactions as directed by the advisor(s)

  • Handle certain queries, perform the necessary research and propose solutions tailored to member and client needs

  • Take part in producing reports and statistics and preparing related documents

What we offer*

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

  • Group insurance including telemedicine

  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

  • General college diploma in a related field

  • A minimum of one year of relevant experience

  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

  • Knowledge of French is required

  • Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning


Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Member/client sales and service (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-8
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Responsibilities

Support securities advisors by managing account administration and operations, tracking transactions, preparing meeting documents, and handling account openings, forms, and securities transactions as directed. Respond to client and partner inquiries, research issues and propose tailored solutions, manage advisors’ calendars and voicemail, and assist with reports and statistics while following risk and compliance requirements.

Requirements

A general college diploma in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience are required, although equivalent combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered. French is required, along with intermediate-advanced English proficiency for work-related tools and interactions with English-speaking partners, members, or clients.

Skills

  • Securities Account Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Operational Support
  • Transaction Tracking
  • Account Opening
  • Securities Transactions
  • Calendar Management
  • Client Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Proactivity
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Results Orientation

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Group Insurance
  • Telemedicine
  • Health And Wellness Expense Reimbursement
  • Telework Equipment Reimbursement

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Securities
  • Securities Account Management
  • Account Transactions
  • Account Opening
  • Securities Transactions
  • Administrative Operations
  • Client Service
  • Member Service
  • Advisor Support
  • Calendar Management
  • Voicemail Management
  • Documentation
  • Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Reports
  • Statistics
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Policies And Procedures
  • French
  • English
  • Hybrid Work

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