Associate Financial Advisor

Northwest Bank • Muncie, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Financial Advisor develops new business and retains existing relationships while building connections with centers of influence and business partners. The role supports a Financial Advisor team by assisting with new business, managing client relationships, reviewing portfolio performance with clients, and completing client service requests. It also includes conducting securities transactions, holding educational branch meetings as required, communicating effectively with the team and management, and submitting requested reports on time. An Associate Financial Advisor is expected to be in good standing in the community.

The position is based in assigned Northwest Bank branch offices and combines client-facing financial advisory and service work with compliance, business development, reporting, and teamwork. The employee uses department technology and on-site equipment, follows applicable company and regulatory requirements, and observes safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; a degree in Finance or a related field is preferred.
• Two to three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, participate in problem solving, and contribute to decisions.
• Ability to present and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to listen actively, share information, and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.
• Ability to plan and track one's work toward goals and use time and information resources effectively.
• Ability to make sound decisions using perceptive and analytical judgment, including in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to analyze financial data.
• Knowledge of mutual funds, stocks, and bonds.
• Knowledge of investment markets, general economic fundamentals, and available products and services.
• Knowledge of Custodian Accounts; investments, IRAs, and estates; fiduciary, ERISA, and brokerage account types; and employee benefits.
• Series 7 license in relevant states, upon hire.
• Life/Accident/Health license in relevant states, upon hire.
• Series 63 license in relevant states, upon hire.
• Series 65 license in relevant states, upon hire, or Series 66 license in relevant states, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Finance or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting personal goals and targets and meet or exceed annual production guidelines.
• Use available technology tools effectively and provide required reporting on time.
• Cultivate potential referrals from existing clients, Retail offices, Northwest departments, and community centers of influence.
• Complete financial profiles, analyze customer needs, and recommend suitable products and services after considering alternatives.
• Conduct presentations, meetings, account reviews, and seminars for prospects and clients; coordinate customer documentation and agreements; and correspond as needed.
• Monitor client accounts and transactions on an ongoing basis.
• Cross-sell other Northwest products and services and provide periodic branch training.
• Recommend marketing initiatives, potential business opportunities, and improvements to internal procedures.
• Comply with Northwest Investment Services and broker-dealer policies and procedures, and complete required continuing education.
• Ensure compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations and requirements, when licensed.
• Conduct securities purchases and sales as directed by clients, when licensed.
• Review financial and investment markets daily.
• Establish a presence in the community.
• Minimize departmental non-payroll costs.
• Work in Northwest Bank branch offices assigned by the Regional Sales Manager.
• Comply with Northwest policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Use Microsoft Office and department-specific computer applications and software to maximize efficiency.
• Work as part of a team and use on-site equipment.
• Follow safety and loss-prevention rules, perform tasks safely, report injuries to a supervisor, and know what to do in an emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level