Business Development Representative (Calgary Office)
Business Development Representative (Calgary Office)
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Job Description
Job Description
Who we are:
Established in 1987 Fidelity Investments Canada Inc. (FIC) provides Canadian investors with a full range of mutual funds ETFs and alternative funds. Fidelity funds are available through a number of channels including financial planners investment dealers banks and insurance companies.
FIC manages over $198 billion (CAD) in mutual fund and institutional assets as of December 15 2020. This includes $41 billion in assets for institutional clients including public and corporatedefined benefit pension plans endowments foundations and corporate assets on behalf of clients across Canada.
The Investment Management team focuses on research analysis and delivering strong returns and is comprised of portfolio managers research analysts traders and more.
FIC has more than 1000 full time employees and is headquartered in Toronto with regional offices in Montreal Calgary and Vancouver.
About the Role
The Business Development Representative role provides a progressive opportunity to develop a successful career in consultative financial sales at Fidelity Investments. As part of a businesstobusiness (B2B) model our sales team partners with financial advisors to support their business as it relates to financial markets portfolio construction and analysis financial products product comparisons world events etc.
As a Business Development Representative you will learn the fundamentals and operations of our business and develop a broad range of skills. Our extensive topnotch training is designed to teach you everything you need to know to help you excel in your current role and ensure that you are wellpositioned for success as you seamlessly progress into more senior sales roles.
Since% of our senior business development positions have been filled exclusively through internal promotions a commitment to employee growth unparalleled within the industry.
How youll make an impact:
- Participate in three weeks of indepth training to learn the fundamentals of our business and round out your investment and product knowledge through industry leading training offered by subject matter experts in the field.
- Interact directly with our clients learning about their business and what it means to provide an exceptional customer service experience.
- Address questions from investment professionals their support teams and investors having the opportunity to put what you learned into practice.
- Work directly with advisors and investors to provide them with the support they need to educate and plan their shortterm and longterm investment strategies.
- Develop yourself through sales mentorship programs peertopeer learning and ongoing coaching opportunities within the team.
What it leads to:
- Collaborating with a team including a District Vice President (external wholesaler) and Business Development Manager (inside wholesaler) to increase market share in a geographic territory
- Participating and hosting client events
- Participation in Fidelitys Sales Development Program which includes training delivered by experts in their respective fields on communication & presentation skills sales & prospecting objection handling and business etiquette
What we are looking for:
- Completion of University degree (upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Eager to learn more about the investment industry and financial markets
- A desire to develop strong consultative selling skills to understand unique client investment needs and help them meet those needs through a wide range of solutions
- The ability to work independently and on a dynamic team in a fastpaced environment
- Selfdiscipline and the ability to stay focused
- Fluency in French is required if you are interested in working in our Montreal office
You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelitys dynamic working arrangement.
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin age disability family status protected veterans status Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legallyprotected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation please email us at .
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity
We are proud to be recipients of the following:
Awards
Canadas Top 100 Employers
o Greater Torontos Top Employers
o Canadas Top FamilyFriendly Employers
o Canadas Top Employers for Young People
Great Place To Work Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Todays Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
Human Resource Director (HRD) Best Place To Work
o HRD 5Star Benefit Program
o HRD 5Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer
Designations
Canadian Compassionate Companies Certified
Benefits Canadas Workplace Benefits Award Future of Work Strategy
TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
Canadian HR Reporters Most Innovative HR Team
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
