Annuity and Retirement Consultant

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Annuity and Retirement Consultant (Business Growth Strategy Associate) to join the National Sales Client Relationship Group within the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) organization. In this role, consultants support Financial Advisors fielding inbound and outbound calls on annuity and retirement products. Consultants foster collaborative relationships with annuity companies and educate Financial Advisors on appropriate retirement strategies to support clients' financial goals. Learn more about career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role, you will: Participate in planning and execution of tactical activities and projects that directly support or assist in implementation and optimization of efforts for growth opportunities in an assigned market Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies Perform research within Business Growth Strategy functional area, identify and select best channels and product combinations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of coverage in marketplace and to meet the unique needs of customers Receive direction from Business Growth Strategy supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing strategies to enhance growth opportunities in a designated market Participate in defining and tracking metrics Collaborate and consult with Business Growth Strategy managers, colleagues, stakeholders, bankers, brokers, business, and community leaders, including internal or external customers to grow market share and meet customer needs

Requirements

6+ months of Business Growth Strategy experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 (or Series 7) exam sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Work from a Wells Fargo office location 5 days/week.
Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position.
FINRA Series 63 examination (FINRA recognized equivalent), along with designated insurance license requirements must be completed within a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance.
Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.
Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance.
For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check.
Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification.
Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of Annuity Products, Social Security and Retirement Income Strategy
North Carolina State Insurance license(s)
Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 63 examination (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) and Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) Designation
Ability to consult, build, and maintain solid working relationships in and outside of the immediate department
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and execution of tactical activities and projects that directly support or assist in implementation and optimization of efforts for growth opportunities in an assigned market
Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies
Perform research within Business Growth Strategy functional area, identify and select best channels and product combinations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of coverage in marketplace and to meet the unique needs of customers
Receive direction from Business Growth Strategy supervisor and exercise independent judgment while developing strategies to enhance growth opportunities in a designated market
Participate in defining and tracking metrics
Collaborate and consult with Business Growth Strategy managers, colleagues, stakeholders, bankers, brokers, business, and community leaders, including internal or external customers to grow market share and meet customer needs

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