Marissa Watkin
About Marissa Watkin
Marissa Watkin is an Associate Consultant at IG Wealth Management, where she focuses on helping young professionals with financial planning. She has a diverse background in business development, marketing, and communications, and is pursuing certification as a Financial Planner.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Marissa Watkin began her career at IG Wealth Management in 2012 as a co-op student under the guidance of Steven Ausman. She transitioned to the role of Executive Assistant, where she worked for eight years until 2020. In October 2020, she moved to the position of Operational Associate within Steven's team. Currently, she serves as an Associate Consultant, a role she has held since 2020. Her work focuses on assisting young professionals with financial planning and investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Marissa Watkin has a diverse educational background. She studied Media & Design at Conestoga College, earning a Bachelor of Public Relations from 2014 to 2018. She also attended Bluevale Collegiate Institute from 2008 to 2012. In addition to her formal education, she completed the Canadian Investment Funds Course and ETF Course to enhance her financial planning skills. She studied Finance and Financial Management Services at the IFSE Institute and Durham College, achieving qualifications in Life Insurance and Financial Planning.
Background
Marissa Watkin has a varied work history prior to her current role at IG Wealth Management. She worked at Education Credit Union Limited as a Business Development Assistant for three months in 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at Rome Transportation as Marketing Support from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as a Communications Intern at Christian Horizons in 2016 and as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Explore Waterloo Region from 2019 to 2020.
Achievements
Marissa Watkin has made significant strides in her professional development. She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Financial Planner professional, reflecting her commitment to advancing her expertise in financial planning. Her educational achievements include completing the Life Insurance Qualification Program and the Canadian Investment Funds Course, which enhance her ability to support young professionals in their financial journeys.