About Haywood
Haywood Securities is an investment firm that values its independence and its entrepreneurial spirit. Our analysts and advisors seek proven management in young companies that are built around fresh ideas with the potential for rapid growth in the energy, mining, technology and special situation sectors. Haywood offers these investment opportunities to a select group of qualified investors in both the institutional and retail markets.
At Haywood, we foster long-term relationships with the companies we support through our often multiple financings in the capital markets and our ongoing advisory services. Our goal is not only to ensure the success of the venture, but also to build enduring value for our investors.
At Haywood, we continually strive to enhance our practice of providing clients with ideas and investments that are well-founded and profitable. Our greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees who are supported by a work environment that promotes creativity and performance.

About the position
Haywood is currently recruiting an Investment Advisor Assistant to join its Vancouver Office. To be successful in this role, the candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional client service, attention to detail and a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges as they arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting clients and handling client calls
• Scheduling meetings and keeping calendar up to date
• Preparing and processing new account documentation
• Manage daily client inquiries and transactions
• Execution of trade orders
• Prepare New Issues & Private Placement documentation
• Investment research
• Handling all client paperwork and liaising with various departments as needed

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Outlook
• Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
• Office related experience
• Proficient in data entry with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
• Pro-active with a team-first attitude
• Willingness to take Investment courses as requested by the Sales Team
• Must be flexible with work schedule, hours may be varied
• Licensed as a Registered Representative-Retail is an asset
• Dataphile knowledge an asset
• Experience in financial industry an asset
• CSC completion an asset

Why Haywood
Haywood understands that its greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees. Whether you are just starting out in the work force or beginning a new career path, Haywood offers a challenging environment well-suited to those with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Haywood believes in supporting its employees to enable them to meet their full potential. We offer competitive salaries as well as opportunities for professional and personal development. We also offer a full suite of competitive benefits which includes extended health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Job Details
Status: Permanent full-time
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 plus the potential to earn variable commission
Schedule: A start time of 6:00 am PST, in office, Monday to Friday
NOC Code: 14201 – Securities Clerk, Financial Sector

Please note to be considered for employment at Haywood, candidates will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.