Sales Communications Analyst
iA Financial Group is a company dedicated to helping clients feel confident and secure about their future. As a Sales Communication Analyst, you will support investment advisors by crafting high-quality sales communications that reinforce advisory services and enhance the client experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research, analyze moderately complex issues, and formulate well‑reasoned conclusions and recommendations using sound judgment
- Identify proactively actual and potential violations of regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, or other compliance‑related risk situations
- Execute compliance review procedures in a high‑quality, risk‑based manner, follow up with appropriate actions, and communicate with advisors in a timely and professional way to provide clear direction on corrective measures
- Maintain complete and accurate records for future review by Regulators and Internal Audit, and forward required material to the Marketing department for production and delivery
- Participate in special projects requiring compliance expertise, including the review and updating of the Compliance Manual
- Stay current on regulatory changes and industry developments by reviewing publications, participating in industry associations, and engaging in employee development initiatives
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned, including acting as backup for team members when needed
Skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm's compliance policies & procedures and the practical application of relevant provincial securities and SRO (IIROC, Exchanges) rules and regulations and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Good understanding of the firm's business practices, organizational structure and general policies & procedures
- Strong written and verbal business communication skills
- Good knowledge of software applications (including Word, Excel and Power Point), the internet and social media
- Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
- Capable of simultaneously handling multiple tasks and meeting stringent deadlines
- Able to recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information
- Self-motivated, confident and capable of working both independently and in a team environment
- Superior planning, organizational and time-management skills
- College diploma or University degree
- As a minimum, (working towards) successful completion of the CSC, Completion of the Conduct and Practices Course within 6 months of hire, and completion of IDSC or equivalent within 1 year of hire if not already passed, as well as 1 or more years working in the financial services industry, preferably in a similar role
- Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves the daily use of English in meetings and presentations to clients, as well as to communicating with internal colleagues
Benefits
- Flexible group insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Stock purchase plan
- Vacation and wellness/personal development days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and family assistance program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Discounts on iA products
- And much more!
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