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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Portfolio Management Assistant (PMA)

Description

The Portfolio Management Assistant (PMA) is a role that focuses primarily on supporting the Investment Counsellor in the management of private client portfolios, relationships, and meetings.

You will:

  • Respond to client inquiries and update client files as required
  • Prepare client presentation material and meeting material in advance
  • Attend client meetings, if requested
  • Draft correspondence and client newsletters
  • Assist in preparing financial plans using RBC's proprietary software
  • Respond to tax-related questions from accountants
  • Assist with securities trading as directed by the Investment Counsellor
  • Develop and manage marketing lists, help with new account presentations, and prepare new prospect proposals
  • Prepare client Investment Policy Statements from a template
  • Model, monitor, and provide suggestions to rebalance the portfolios
  • Ensure compliance to client mandate and portfolio models are met
  • Assist the Investment Counsellor and the team with any additional ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

To succeed, you will need:

  • Minimum of 2 years in a client-facing role in a financial institution, including financial planning
  • University Degree
  • Completion of either CIM or CFA Level 1
  • PFP or CFP
  • Experience in Trading
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written skills, and technologically savvy

In return, you will receive:

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Commissions and stock where applicable
  • Challenging work and variety of assignments
  • Financial strength and a strong brand
  • Prestige and management that supports your work and progression

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Skills

Required

  • Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
  • Cash Management
  • Client Counseling
  • Competitive Markets
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Investment Management
  • Investment Risk
  • Market Risk

Nice to have

  • Tax planning experience
  • Portfolio Management skills
  • Successful completion of CSC

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://rbc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RBCGLOBAL1/job/TORONTO-Ontario-Canada/Portfolio-Management-Assistant_R-0000184948

Apply on RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel