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Nicolle Hay

@nicollehay

Senior Training Specialist blending wealth management operations with empathetic learning design for compliant, usable onboarding.

Canada
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can design empathetic, regulatory-sound onboarding and learning that’s truly usable—partnering with onboarding, IT, and operations to build learning infrastructure, improve clarity, and support confident, compliant new hires and teams.

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

Wellington-Altus logoWE

Training Specialist

Aug 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 5 months)

• 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teams for onboarding, training, and team reference—improving access to up-to-date resources and reducing reliance on outdated corporate tools.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,

Wellington-Altus logoWE

Partner Support Specialist

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)

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

Wellington-Altus logoWE

Associate Investment Advisor

Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 5 months)

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

ATB Financial logoAF

Sr Financial Advisor Associate

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)

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

ATB Financial logoAF

Financial Advisor Associate

Apr 2017 - Apr 2021 (4 years)

Provided financial advisory support at ATB Financial, supporting client service and investment operations in a regulatory-compliant environment.

ATB Financial logoAF

Customer Service Representative

May 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 11 months)

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

CI

Canadian Securities Institute

WME

2019 - 2020

Canadian Securities Institute logoCI

Canadian Securities Institute

Wealth Management Essentials (WME)

2019 - 2020

Completed the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) program at Canadian Securities Institute from 2019 to 2020.

CI

Canadian Securities Institute

CSC

2016 - 2017

CI

Canadian Securities Institute

CPH

2016 - 2017

Canadian Securities Institute logoCI

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 logoCI

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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