Investment Associate - Sea-to-Sky Region

About Beem Credit Union 

Beem is redefining what it means to be a credit union. With 80 years of cooperative history and a bold vision for the future, we’ve united to create a financial partner that offers both digital ease and people-first service.

Our mission is clear: financial wellness for all. We help British Columbians achieve their goals through personalized advice, innovative technology, and genuine human connection.

As one of BC’s largest credit unions, we serve over 200,000 members across 66 branches with $18 billion in assets under administration. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and purpose, join us on the journey.

Learn more: www.beemcreditunion.ca

What this role is all about:

Investment Associate is responsible for a variety of sales administration/support duties for the Investment Services team to help meet clients’ needs. Duties include such things as assisting in research of investment products, portfolio analysis, processing transactions, and promoting various investment vehicles, Credit Union investment products and the Wealth Management area. 

This is an in-branch role. The successful candidate will be located in the Sea-to-Sky region of British Columbia and can work from one of our branches in Squamish, Whistler or Pemberton (with some travel required between branches).

What you'll do:

• Assists current and prospective clients to achieve financial wellness by supporting the Investment Advisor’s advice and solutions to meet clients’ needs including all types of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investment products. 


• Supports the client relationship and enhances the relationship for targeted clients. 


• Processes security transactions accurately and efficiently within established policies, procedures and regulations set out by various regulators. May include complex calculations to rebalance portfolios for the Investment Advisor. Ensures all documentation adheres to compliance, policies and procedures on all investment dealings. 


• Assists with and performs activities relating to all types of investment accounts including contributions, investment options, maintenance, gathering research for analysis, and regulatory compliance matters. 


• Handles routine, complex and/or technical inquiries by branch personnel or clients concerning all types of investment accounts.  


• Provides clients with accurate information regarding security transactions as well as general inquiries of account status. 


• Reconciles data for accuracy and investigates and corrects errors. 


• Provides support to the Wealth & Planning team by booking appointments, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining files and materials.  


• Partners with branch staff in identifying potential clients who would benefit from Wealth & Planning products and services. 


• Follows-up with branch referrals and client inquiries to develop and maintain effective relationships. 


• Directs inquiries and makes referrals to other staff for loans, investments, and insurance as appropriate.  


• Updates Client Relationship Management (CRM) software as a tool to keep the Financial Advisor apprised of any client interactions. 


• Makes recommendations for process improvements and implements as directed. 


• Keeps up to date on all compliance regulations including changes, updates and enhancements. 


• Orders supplies and Marketing materials for Wealth & Planning department. 

What you'll bring: 

• 2-3 years directly related experience in an IIROC sales support role 


• Financial Management Diploma or Certificate plus additional experience or equivalent 


• Must be registered representative on the IIROC platform within six months. 


• Solid understanding of registered products, processing and regulations related to processing 


• Solid understanding of financial planning and taxation 


• Solid understanding of investment trading and book of record systems 


• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel and trading systems 


• CIRO Licensed and/or eligible to be Security licensed 


• Demonstrated background in business development and needs-based sales an asset 


• Basic understanding of CRM software 


• Equivalent combination of the above may be appropriate