Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience, demonstrating achievement in sales and relationship management (preferably intangible) or business environment, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
• Must have meticulous attention to detail
• Must possess a positive attitude
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
• Must have knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Must have knowledge of financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reporting
• Must have knowledge of basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services
• Must have knowledge of the firm’s working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and use required software applications, such as Microsoft Suite
• Must be able to prepare and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations
• Must be able to identify the needs of customers through effective questioning and listening techniques
• Must be organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Foster and support client relationships by liaising with clients, responding to requests and proactively problem solving
• Support clients’ general day-to-day administrative and trade requests in a timely and confidential manner
• Be responsible for and support the team with paperwork, manage back-office correspondence, and handle the account opening process for new clients
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and in adherence with regulatory requirements
• Support the branch’s growth of the overall business
• Be responsible for all cash management and money movement within practice
• Assist with all marketing initiatives including social media (twitter, LinkedIn), and website content
• Enter trades as requested
• Process and follow up on security transactions and transfers
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls with clients
• Schedule appointments, meeting preparation and follow-up
• Be willing to grow and take courses as required for regulatory purposes
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
• Series 7 and Series 66 or the ability to obtain them within four (4) months from the start date
• Life, Health and Variable Annuity or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the start date
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience