Job Description
The Financial Advisor represents the bank in an assigned branch-based territory and is responsible for securities production goals in those assigned branches. In this position you will be responsible for providing investment counseling to bank and non-bank clients and offering products that include, but are not limited to mutual funds, annuities, and fee-based accounts.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- State Life & Health insurance licenses and FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) required.
- Knowledge of core investment products including fixed and variable annuities and mutual funds.
- Must have fundamental understanding of Bank services and operations.
- Market (investment) knowledge.
- Experience in investment sales or related fields.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing others preferred. Ability to provide input for performance evaluations.
Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the bank’s policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
- Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors.
- Must possess proven sales skills, be proactive and generate opportunities.
- Ability to perform general clerical duties and operate various departmental equipment.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).
- Ability to learn various software systems to accomplish work responsibilities.
- Investment Sales in a banking environment is highly regulated and the advisor is expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank’s and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. The advisor will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
- Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude.
- Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to bank employees and bank customers.
- Ability to analyze, comprehend and act in accordance with various regulatory entities.
- Ability to interact professionally with Bank business partners and customers.
- Must possess strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Ability to handle travel to assigned offices.