Investment Associate

Location :This in office posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’s Winnipeg office.

Our organization : Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial (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., Independent Advisor Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With nearly $40 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 opportunity : Reporting to Investment Advisors, the Investment Associate helps ensure the efficiency of the advisory practice by supporting portfolio administration, coordinating client requests, and contributing to a high‑quality client experience. The role serves as a key point of contact for clients, supporting day‑to‑day service needs, transaction processing, and regulatory compliance.

This opportunity sits within a high performing team of advisors and is designed for someone seeking long term growth in wealth management.

Key responsibilities include : Relationship Management & Client Consultation

- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients through responsive, proactive, and solution-oriented service.
- Act as a trusted resource for clients by addressing inquiries related to accounts, transactions, reporting, and general product information.
- Coordinate and follow up on client service requests to ensure timely resolution and a consistently positive client experience.




- Support client onboarding and ongoing relationship management activities in alignment with Advisor and firm standards.

Client Portfolio Management

- Process client initiated (unsolicited) trades and provide market quotes in accordance with registration status and firm policies.
- Execute a wide range of account transactions.
- Complete account maintenance activities.
- Assist in preparing client meetings by organizing account documentation, reports, and supporting materials.
- Perform rigorous follow up on all transactions to ensure accuracy, proper completion, and timely settlement, minimizing errors and service issues.

Compliance & Research

- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client files, ensuring all documentation, notes, and correspondence meet CIRO and firm compliance standards.
- Support Know Your Client (KYC) processes, including updates to client information and documentation.
- Stay informed of internal policies, procedures, and regulatory changes impacting advisory operations.
- Conduct research and compile industry or product‑related information as requested by the Advisor.

Product Knowledge

- Stay updated on a wide range of investment products available in the Canadian market, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.
- Assess the suitability of different products based on clients' profiles and regulatory requirements.




- Support Advisors by gathering information and assisting with suitability considerations based on client profiles and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including progression toward licensing (if not currently licensed).
- A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2-3 years of relevant industry exposure preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in wealth management or other regulated industry is a strong asset.
- Investment Representative (IR) license.
- A commitment to fulfilling Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- 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

📌 Investment Associate (Winnipeg)
🏢 Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
📍 Winnipeg