Registrations Officer In Vancouver, Bc

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to service, partnership, and innovation. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic culture sets Aviso Wealth apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Registrations Officer to join our Registrations team for a 12 month contract.

This role can be mostly remote, however we will on occasion require you to come onsite to our office at 1111 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Registrations the Registrations Officer is responsible for all aspects of registration and licensing with the various provincial securities commissions, provincial insurance councils and self-regulatory organizations (SROs) for all of the lines of business at Aviso Wealth. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining current databases and records related to registrations/licensing, developing, and communicating registration/licensing requirements and procedures throughout Aviso Wealth Inc. and responding to specific inquiries and issues.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Review and process registration forms and related materials with respect to licensing, material changes, and terminations through the National Registration Database (NRD) and insurance councils for Aviso's dealing representatives, supervisors, branch managers, portfolio managers, executives, permitted individuals, branches and sub-branches
• Track registrants and licensees to ensure all required educational and proficiency requirements are satisfied and individuals comply with the Securities/Insurance Acts as well as track other licenses, designations, and outside activities
• Liaise with Aviso staff, Registrations personnel, provincial regulators, and Credit Unions on registration related matters, to obtain information and materials related to registrations, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and to co-ordinate advisor onboarding and offboarding processes
• Respond to financial institution registration and E&O related inquiries and requests from the regulators or councils, and from within Aviso, and provide resolutions for any outstanding registration issues and deficiencies
• Maintain Aviso's registration database
• Stay current on regulatory registration/licensing requirements and legislative changes affecting the Securities industry
• Work closely with and provide assistance to Aviso's and our partners' compliance teams
• Assist with registrations pipeline tasks and projects where necessary

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to pick up new applications quickly
• Two years' experience in investment/banking/mutual fund/insurance dealer and/or securities/insurance regulator, and/or previous registrations experience
• Experience in operating within the Credit Union System is an asset
• Extremely detailed oriented with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
• Proficient in completing accurate, clear, and concise documentation
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and a high degree of personal initiative
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a diplomatic fashion
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to reconcile complex data from different sources
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso Wealth is a national, integrated financial services company, with over $100 billion in assets under administration and management. Aviso Wealth is owned by Credit Union Centrals, The Co-operators / CUMIS and Desjardins. Our MFDA-regulated dealer, full-service IIROC-regulated brokerage, and insurance dealer support thousands of financial advisors at credit unions across Canada. Our award-winning online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, and our digital advice platform, VirtualWealth, give Canadians flexible choices for building their wealth. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, is a Canadian leader in Responsible Investment funds and portfolios, which are available through a national network of advisors. Aviso Wealth also provides custodial services and introducing broker services to independent financial organizations, including banks, trust companies, insurance companies, investment dealers, portfolio managers and financial planning firms. We have operations in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal with a regional office in Winnipeg. More information about Aviso Wealth is available at www.aviso.ca.