RESPRDSP Registered Plans Specialist

Aviso:

At Aviso we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization we are committed to leadership innovation partnership responsibility and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic oneaviso culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work at a company committed to its people find out more about what Aviso has to offer at .

The Opportunity:

Were looking for an RESP/RDSP Registered Plans Specialist to join our Operations team.

Reporting to the Supervisor Specialty Products the RESP/RDSP Registered Plans Specialist is responsible for ensuring the overall administration of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) and Registered Savings Disability Plans (RDSP) are consistent and in accordance with company policies Employment Services Development Canada (ESDC) Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and CIRO (formerly MFDA and IIROC) regulations.

The RESP/RDSP Registered Plans Specialist is a subject matter expert (SME) who provides guidance and quality assurance for the RESP/RDSP Plan Administrators and is the departmental contact for internal and external audits.

As one aviso:

• We Care Youdo the right thing forclientspartnersand colleagues. Youbuild trusted relationshipschampionservice excellence andcontribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported

• We Dare You challenge the status quo with bold ideasand fresh perspectives. Youembrace change seek opportunities toinnovateand are comfortable exploring new ways of working

• We Share Youcollaborate openlyand build meaningful relationships. Youseek outdiverse perspectives share yourknowledgeand work together to helpcolleaguesclientsand partners succeed

• We Deliver Youtake ownership of your workhonouryourcommitmentsand focus on delivering meaningful hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways toimprove

What your day looks like:

• Subject Matter Expert of CIRO (formerly IIROC and MFDA) RESP plans administration providing guidance to Registered Plan RESP Administrators ensuring quality of work
• Point of contact for the administration of RESP plans and all product related processing of requests such as contributions withdrawals (EAP/PSE/CWD/AIP) transfers specialized transactions etc.
• Review various documents for accuracy and ensure transactions are completed within Service Level Agreement
• Complete reporting/filing to CRA and ESDC for RESP accounts including monthly quarterly and annual filings. Participate in CIRO and ESDC audits adhering to internal and regulatory deadlines and guidelines
• Review and confirm account setup on systems with special attention to reviewing of government incentive and Annex forms for RESPF
• Responsible for trustee reporting working closely with trustees to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to and communicated accordingly
• An active participant in projects industry meetings year-end government reporting and audits
• Create procedures and training materials and ensure current procedures are up to date and compliant with industry and government rules and regulations
• Contribute to process improvements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary degree in business or financial administration preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in registered plans administration in a CIRO (formerly IIROC or MFDA) environment
• Industry knowledge of CIRO (formerly MFDA and IIROC) ESDC CRA and RQ rules and regulations
• Completion of the CSC or IFIC is an asset
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite in particular Excel
• Experience with Dataphile is an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment including providing guidance and support to team members
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment meeting Service Level Agreement and time sensitive deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills in English is required and French is an asset

Why Aviso

At Aviso you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time fitness benefit parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management and over 1000 employees. Were building a comprehensive technology-enabled client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners advisors and investors. Were a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers investment dealers insurance and trust companies and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager NEI Investments specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage Qtrade Direct Investing empowers self-directed investors and our fully automated investing service Qtrade Guided Portfolios serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto Vancouver Montreal and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals Co-operators/CUMIS and Desjardins. Were proud to power businesses that empower investors .

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented energetic professionals who live their values every day and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If youre looking for interesting and challenging work at a company committed to its people apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $55000 - $65000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.

Required Experience:

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