Nicolle Hay
@nicollehay
Senior Training Specialist blending wealth management operations with empathetic learning design for compliant, usable onboarding.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Training Specialist who blends hands-on wealth management experience with instructional and learning design. Over 10+ years, I’ve focused on building onboarding and training that is both regulatory-sound and genuinely usable.
In my current role as a Senior Training Specialist, I lead with empathy—creating learning experiences that help people feel confident, not just compliant. I partner closely with onboarding, IT, and operations to deliver consistent, high-quality training for new hires and transitioning teams.
I’ve built learning infrastructure that simplifies complex workflows, including leading the creation of a Virtual Binder in OneNote for onboarding, training, and team reference. I design and deliver both live and self-guided training materials, and I create job aids, Quick Reference Guides, and digital learning modules tailored to financial services workflows.
My foundation is rooted in advisor and operations support, including subject-matter expertise in registered plans and day-to-day client service workflows. From registered plan guidance and compliance nuance support to process improvements and CRM record accuracy, I bring a “solutions-first” approach that keeps training grounded in real operational needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leads onboarding and training initiatives, creating learning experiences that support new hires and transitioning teams while aligning with regulatory needs.
• Led the creation of a Virtual Binder in OneNote used across teams for onboarding, training, and team reference—improving access to up-to-date resources and reducing reliance on outdated corporate tools.
• Designed and delivered live and self-guided training materials to support onboarding of new Sales Associates and transitioning teams.
• Created and maintained job aids, Quick Reference Guides,
In this role, I served as a trusted point of contact for advisory teams across the firm, offering day-to-day support, resource navigation, and guidance through complex or unfamiliar situations. I was recognized as a subject matter expert on registered plans, including RIFs, LIFs, RRSPs, TFSAs, and RESPs, and regularly supported advisors in navigating the nuances of these account types with confide
As an Associate Investment Advisor, I supported the daily operations of a high-performing advisory team by managing client service workflows, coordinating portfolio-related tasks, and ensuring every client interaction reflected accuracy, trust, and care.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely and accurate information related to account servicing, investment
In my role as an RR Licensed Financial Advisor Associate, I supported an investment advisor by managing client relationships, executing trades, and ensuring full regulatory compliance across day-to-day operations. I combined technical acumen with people-first service to help teams deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Processed client instructions, including trades, contributions, and withd
Provided financial advisory support at ATB Financial, supporting client service and investment operations in a regulatory-compliant environment.
As a front-line team member at ATB Financial, I provided high-quality, client-centered service in a busy retail banking environment. My focus was on building trusted relationships, resolving client inquiries efficiently, and supporting a wide range of banking needs—from everyday transactions to product education.
• Delivered day-to-day banking services to personal and small business clients, incl
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Canadian Securities Institute
WME
2019 - 2020
Canadian Securities Institute
Wealth Management Essentials (WME)
2019 - 2020
Completed the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) program at Canadian Securities Institute from 2019 to 2020.
Canadian Securities Institute
CSC
2016 - 2017
Canadian Securities Institute
CPH
2016 - 2017
Canadian Securities Institute
Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
2016 - 2017
Completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) at Canadian Securities Institute from 2016 to 2017.
Canadian Securities Institute
Canadian Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
2016 - 2017
Completed the Canadian Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) program at Canadian Securities Institute from 2016 to 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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