Administrative Assistant

What is the opportunity?

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.
The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in Coquitlam is seeking an Associate to provide trading support to a successful Equity, Options, and Futures Broker. You will be responsible for trading on behalf of retail/corporate clients once proficiency exams have been completed. You will also provide quality client service and help deepen relationships with existing clients through ongoing, efficient support to both clients and the Advisor Team.

What will you do?

• Trading equities, futures, and options on behalf of retail/corporate clients
• Provide proactive client service with a focus on problem resolution and attention to details. Liaise with various departments for execution, where necessary.
• Respond to client inquiries (account transactions, requests for tax receipts, account reporting, etc.).
• Assist the Advisor team with client onboarding.
• Help manage incoming communications from clients, Advisors and other internal and external partners.
• Maintain existing client accounts and identify opportunities to contact clients: manage timelines and key dates for accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of all necessary documentation in compliance with internal controls and industry regulatory requirements. Maintain complete and up-to-date client files within appropriate systems.
• Help update team’s communication channels: websites, LinkedIn, Facebook, brochures, newsletters.
• Follow up on client trades to ensure proper settlement and delivery

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Completion of Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• High level of time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated skills in providing world-class client service that will come across as professional, warm, and friendly to our clients
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and make quick decisions

Nice-to-have

• Experience in equity and options trading
• Knowledge of RBC Dominion Securities’ systems and procedures
• Knowledge of commodity markets and trends
• Understanding of risk management and financial regulations
• Experience in the securities industry is an asset
• Relevant certifications or licenses (e.g. Derivatives Fundamentals Exam, Futures Licensing Course, Technical Analysis Course, Options Licensing Course are a plus)

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial service

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable incentive payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills,  registration status, performance, individual goals; market conditions; and business needs.

The expected base salary range for this position is $37,500 - $45,000.

This position may be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment up to 1.0x base salary.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Account Management, Customer Success, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Investment Risk Management

Additional Job Details

2950 GLEN DR:COQUITLAMCoquitlamCanada37.5Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-10-022026-10-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.