Careers
At The RaeLipskie Partnership, we make a difference in people’s lives; both in our clients and our team. In order to have happy and satisfied clients we believe we must have happy and satisfied people working here. Our people have a passion for the work they do and a desire and skills for client care.
Advisor Assistant/Front Office Administrator (Full-Time, In-Office)
Waterloo Ontario
The RaeLipskie Partnership is proud to be one of the largest, non-bank-owned investment counsel firms in Southwestern Ontario. For over 30 years, we’ve been creating and managing customized portfolios of stocks and bonds, focusing on achieving our clients’ unique investment goals. Our client-first philosophy ensures we listen attentively and apply our extensive experience to serve our clients effectively.
Position: Advisor Assistant/Front Office Administrator (Full-Time, In-Office):
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Advisor Assistant/Front Office Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting our investment advisors and managing front-office operations. You’ll become part of a friendly, client-focused, and professional environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Care & Support: Assist investment advisors by managing account openings, processing transfers, generating reports, preparing for client meetings, and maintaining data accuracy.
- Front Office Administration Support: Handle reception duties, schedule meetings, greet clients, and provide general administrative support.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly as part of our existing administrative team to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications:
- Completion or active pursuit of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).
- Strong understanding of stocks, bonds, their role in investment portfolios, and trading processes (Note: We are not a mutual fund dealer).
- Familiarity with various Canadian investment account types.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or databases.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills and is forward thinking with a proven ability to complete tasks efficiently.
- Excellent customer relations, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional appearance, friendly demeanor, and a strong work ethic.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional support and thrive in a professional, client-focused environment, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and how you fit within our company to Sheila@raelipskie.com. Include “Resume, CSA – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Client Portfolio Manager
Reporting To: President & Chief Operating Officer, Brian Lipskie
Location: Waterloo Ontario
Rae & Lipskie Investment Counsel Inc. (operating as The RaeLipskie Partnership) is a dynamic and rapidly growing wealth management firm with client assets under management in excess of $1 billion. Our focus is to provide fee-only discretionary portfolio management helping our clients achieve their long-term wealth, succession, retirement, and charitable giving objectives. We work closely with our clients, along with their taxation, estate planning, and insurance advisors, delivering a holistic solution and client experience. Our people have a passion for the work they do as well as a desire, and the skills, for exceptional client care. We focus on Trust. Experience. Integrity.
Client Portfolio Manager:
The RaeLipskie Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a trusted, experienced, and motivated portfolio manager/advising representative who enjoys working in a progressive, team-based, financial services environment. Preference will be given to candidates with established client relationships along with a proven record of investment research and an ability to market for new clients.
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
- Manage existing client portfolios on a discretionary basis within firm guidelines and ensure ongoing implementation of client policies and objectives and maintain regular and direct communication, building strong relationships.
- Independently, and as part of our team, develop new client relationships.
- Contribute to the firm’s research and decision-making process.
- Support and lead business initiatives and assist in strategic and key client events across the business.
Education/Job Specifications:
- Strong client care, business development, and financial analysis skills.
- Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
- Certified Financial Planner designation would be an asset.
- University Degree with a major in Business, Finance or Economics.
- Registered in good standing as a Registered Advising Representative with the Ontario Securities Commission.
- 5 + years’ experience managing discretionary investment portfolios for high-net-worth clients.
- 5 + years performing research involving the financial analysis of investments.
- Excellent understanding of financial markets and the ability to communicate the same with clients of varying levels of financial sophistication.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and interpersonal skills.
- Understand and support the importance of team culture.
- High energy & positive individual with a drive for success and results, while possessing a desire to service clients with the utmost of ethics and integrity.
We Will Only Consider Applications That Apply As Directed:
Apply with cover letter and resume to Sheila@raelipskie.com with “Resume-your name” in the subject line.
Rae & Lipskie Investment Counsel Inc.
Attention: Sheila Yendt – Deputy Chief Operating Officer
20 Erb St. West, Suite 201, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
The RaeLipskie Partnership is committed to accessibility in employment and ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, The RaeLipskie Partnership will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Investment Counsellor/Portfolio Manager
Waterloo Ontario
Rae & Lipskie Investment Counsel Inc. is one of the largest, privately held (non-bank owned) investment counsel firms in southwestern Ontario. With client assets under management of $1 billion, our recent and ongoing growth requires an accomplished Portfolio Manager to join our team of 12 investment professionals. Our firm is a private wealth manager providing “fee-only” discretionary portfolio management for high net worth individuals and their families, corporations, foundations and charitable organizations.
If you are looking to join a team dedicated to providing exceptional personal service to clients, and you have experience in high net worth client relationship & portfolio management this is an excellent opportunity for you. This is a salaried plus bonus position. Preference will be given to those candidates with established client relationships along with a proven record of investment research and an ability to market for new clients.
Position Summary:
Manage existing client portfolios on a discretionary basis within firm guidelines, ensure ongoing implementation of client policies and objectives, develop new clients independently and as part of team presentations, and be an integral part of the investment research and decision making committee.
Education and skills:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing discretionary investment portfolios for high net worth clients.
- Must have excellent client care, business development and financial analysis skills.
- University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Possession of the CFA or CIM designation; CFP designation would be a plus.
- The successful candidate must be registered in good standing as a Registered Advising Representative by the Ontario Securities Commission.
- Must be a high energy individual with a drive for success and results oriented as well as have a deep desire to service their clients with the utmost ethics.
Apply to Sheila@raelipskie.com with “Resume-your name” in the subject line.
Rae & Lipskie Investment Counsel Inc.
Attention: Sheila Yendt – Deputy Chief Operating Officer
20 Erb St. West, Suite 201, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
Phone 519-578-6849
Fax 519-578-7269
In advance, we thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
