Active Role : November 2024

Location : Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary

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We are seeking an individual client-facing Portfolio Manager(s) to join our firm. Candidates must either already be registered as AR, AAR, CSR-AR, or have achieved the required levels of experience and education to become registered. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a client-facing role with a Canadian Financial services firm (IIROC, MFDA).

 

The selected candidate(s) will work closely with other Portfolio Managers and client support personnel, including analysts and administrators, in delivering investment management and other pertinent financial services. The successful applicant will have a broad and deep understanding of sophisticated wealth management practices and investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive impact/mission related investing expertise having worked directly or as part of a team with existing client relationships.

 

Company Overview

 

Pinnacle Wealth, situated in Calgary, Alberta, is a rapidly expanding financial services firm. Registered as an exempt market dealer, portfolio manager, mutual fund dealer, and investment fund manager in specific Canadian jurisdictions, Pinnacle Wealth offers private investment opportunities to eligible Canadian investors and institutions facilitated through a network of registered dealing representatives. The firm provides avenues for public market access via specialized portfolio management options, specialized corporate finance, and investment fund management services to both public and private organizations throughout North America.

 

Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, Pinnacle Wealth has established itself as one of the largest and most rapidly growing Exempt Market Dealers in Canada. Recognized as an industry leader, the firm is acclaimed for its innovative approaches in raising capital within private markets, contributing to the expansion of both domestic and international economies.

 

Primary Accountabilities

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• Seek new clients from within your own network, the general public, and within our existing dealing representative network as requested.

• Client meeting planning, facilitation, and presentation.

• Develop a picture of the client’s entire financial and family situation.

• Fully understand and can explain goal-based investment mandates and how they help clients achieve their financial objectives.

• Evaluate and discuss options to meet client philanthropic goals.

• Ability to establish detailed client investment objectives including risk tolerance, asset allocation, and cash requirements.

• Complete a robust investment policy statement (IPS) with each client based on their goals, objectives, and risk tolerance.

• Monitor manager performance versus benchmarks and develop insights for clients regarding key contributors and detractors.

• Monitor asset allocation on a quarterly basis relative to policy and goals; evaluate need to rebalance.

• Review portfolio issues (i.e., taxes, liquidity events, capital calls, etc.) quarterly.

• Present alternative investment ideas to clients.

• Manage investment transition for new clients.

• Provide recommendations to individuals and family foundations enabling them to fulfill their goals related to mission/impact investing.

• Ability to discuss investment performance, economic and market trends.

• Direct consultation with attorneys, accountants, and other advisors as needed.

• Participate as requested in the investment management committee, and other PM management-related meetings.

 

Qualifications 

 

• At a minimum have completed CFA Level 1 or hold a CIM designation.

• Currently registered or meet the requirements to be registered as an AR or AAR, or CRM-AR.

• 24 months of client-facing relevant investment management experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

• Proven track record of business growth.

• Priority will be given to candidates with an existing client base.

• Familiarity with Ndex (nice to have).

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Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

 

Experience

Relevant investment management: 2 years (required)

 

License/Certification

CFA Level 1 or hold a CIM designation (required)

 

Remuneration

Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience.

Pinnacle will offer supplemental pay types, including bonus pay and commission pay, as part of the compensation package.