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We are a premier investment firm offering alternative specialty product solutions to Canadian high net worth clients, family offices and advisors within the IIROC and EMD channels with a view to building long-term relationships and personalized client service.As a Bilingual Client Services Assistant, you will be responsible for inbound calls from advisors and end clients, answering e-mails and fax requests, supporting some clerical aspects of the sales, marketing and operations teams.Key responsibilities include:Client Services and Operational SupportActing as backup for Senior Client Services Associate to manage daily Client Services tasks, Fund closing, year-end process and other Client Services related tasks.Daily verification of documents and reminders if necessaryProcessing of payments, checks and confirmationsDaily activity reportsDaily entries on our website or when deemed necessaryProduction of documents or copies on requestSupports management in various tasks that involve contact with our clients and advisorsAssist Senior Accountant on Employee expense reimbursement claim processing.Copying/scanning/filing of checks, supporting invoices and journal entries.Supports Regional Sales Manager on administrative tasks.Special projects as assigned.Other tasks as directed by Management and other such services and duties as may reasonably be assigned by Marquest from time to time.Office AdministrationCoordinating, organizing and maintaining the office filing room, storage and copier areas.Order office supplies and kitchen supplies.Order and maintain archived material, recall and return upon request.Scanning/shredding of documents.Distribution of faxes throughout the day.Pick up mail from mailbox and open/ distribute as directed.Maintain marketing material in the office for easy assembly into packages.Prepare outgoing Canada Post mail and various courier packages.Ensure fax Machine and designated printers have enough paper.Maintain boardrooms.Acting as liaison with certain office supply and service vendors.Preparation of correspondence for Executive team.Assistance with filing of documentation for operational staff.Preparation of binders, labels and dividers for operational staff.Answer telephones, control voicemail daily (on/off) and check messages in general voice mailbox.Greet clients, walk-ins and brokers for meetings and guide to the appropriate boardroom.Maintain reception area in neat working order that is free of clutter and ensure cleanliness of kitchen (counters, cupboards, dishwasher)Other tasks as directed by Management.About youYour core values are honesty, integrity, and transparency that help you in maintaining your high work ethics. You can combine your enthusiasm, passion, curiosity, education and experiences to see the bigger picture, focus on the details, solve complex problems and communicate your ideas effectively to a broad range of people.Experience/QualificationsFluently bilingual, French and English, written and oral (preference given to Qubec French)A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Investment Fund Management industry and dealing directly with Advisors and managing Clients relationship.Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economy or Marketing preferredStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to prioritize, organize and execute daily tasksStrong Investment Fund management related knowledgeAbility to work within a team environment with potential of leadershipOutstanding problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent organizational skills coupled with proactive approach and thinking capabilityStrong Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skillsWork from our Toronto officeApply nowIndividuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence by emailing hr@marquest.ca. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only selected individuals will be contacted for follow-up.