Support Specialist

Description:

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Support Specialist, Product & Platform Strategy to work in our downtown Toronto or Vancouver office to join the Private Client Group (PCG) team in a hybrid workstyle capacity for a 12-month contract. Raymond James Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading full-service independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Under the general direction of the VP, Platform Strategy, the Support Specialist, Product & Platform Strategy will provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of product strategy initiatives within the Canadian operations of Raymond James Ltd. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

WHO SHOULD APPLY? The successful candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have exceptional change management skills and a deep understanding of the financial industry;
• Is a self-starter;
• Is very comfortable with self-directed learning;
• Is very comfortable in a fast-paced environment;
• Is very comfortable with continuous change;
• Has solid experience working with and responding to a variety of communication styles;
• Has their own system in place to effectively manage daily tasks and assigned projects;
• Interested in finding better ways to do things and a problem-solver.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the VP, Platform Strategy and the Product Strategy team.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation related to product strategy initiatives.
• Support communication efforts across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of tasks.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Monitor timelines and assist in tracking progress of ongoing projects.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.