Fiduciary Trust International is a premier investment and wealth management firm with a commitment to growing and protecting wealth across generations. We offer a dynamic and collaborative approach to managing wealth for high-net-worth and ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, endowments, foundations, and institutions. Unlike other firms, our investment managers, tax and estate planning professionals work together to develop holistic strategies to optimize clients’ portfolios while mitigating the impact of taxes on their wealth. As a fiduciary, the guidance we provide is always in the best interests of our clients, without conflict or competing benefits. We offer boutique customization and deep expertise in specialized investment, tax and planning strategies alongside sophisticated technology and custody platforms.

Fiduciary Trust International is owned by Franklin Templeton, a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, you’ll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.

Job Description:

The IFS is responsible for managing and growing an existing client book of business through seeking referrals from existing clients via proactive sales and client servicing.

Typical clients include:

Investors whose needs are not met by other investment advisors;

Investors who are or are related to existing discretionary or Personal Trust clients of Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada (“FTCC”);

Clients who are referred to FTC ISI from an external referring entity; and

Franklin Templeton employees and their families where appropriate.

Job Duties:

Client Sales and Service

The successful incumbent is expected to:

Proactively contact existing clients regarding their portfolio asset mix and investment selection with the goal of deepening existing relationships and securing additional assets;

Ensure clients are provided with high level advice regarding investments and appropriate plan types;

Actively contribute and support the team’s sales and client servicing efforts, demonstrating a positive work relationship with all team members;

Generate client referrals from existing clients; and

Proactively generate sales.

Professional Development

The IFS is expected to maintain superior knowledge of products and services, while executing at a high standard of professional competency and commit themselves to Continuing Education (CE) requirements. 

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

The IFS must ensure that all transactions are executed in accordance with all regulatory, client and enterprise risk management expectations.

The Branch Manager/IFS is specifically expected to:

Remain current on all regulatory matters and industry accepted standards;

Proactively/reactively help develop and implement policy and procedures necessary to monitor compliance with applicable securities regulations and industry best practices;

Help continually review and revise existing policies, as necessary, to ensure compliance with changing market/legal/ regulatory environments;

Assist in training and communicating such policies and procedures to all Investment Fund Specialists;

Assist FTC ISI’s Complaint Officer and Privacy Officer in the handling of client complaints and or privacy related issues;

Approve all new client accounts to ensure completeness and suitability to regulatory standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual;

Review and approve all Know Your Client updates to the standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual;

Report to FTC ISI Senior Management and the CCO any regulatory issues that may require reporting to FTC ISI’s Industry Regulator.

Perform ongoing reviews and reporting, including: Daily Trade review to the standards outlined in the FTC ISI policy and procedure manual; Monthly reviews of the branch and sub-branch; Quarterly reviews of the branch and sub-branch; Assist in other ad hoc reviews or reporting related to regulatory compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements

University degree or college diploma preferred;

Completion of minimum educational and experience requirements to be registered as a dealing representative and Branch Manager under Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO);

Completion of minimum experience requirement under CIRO of two years as a registered salesperson, trading partner, director, officer or compliance officer; and

Bilingual in French would be an asset.

We expect the salary for this position to range between $70,000 and $90,000.

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. 

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

*Most benefits vary by location. Ask your recruiter about benefits in your country.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

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