Associate Financial Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada • Fargo, ND

28d

About The Position

The objective of the Associate Financial Advisor role is to participate in and successfully complete the licensing process and gain industry experience in order to prepare for a career as a Financial Advisor (FA). The Associate Financial Advisor's goal is to learn and integrate key business-building knowledge and competencies which FAs must have to help attract and retain clients through helping them achieve their financial goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and Series 66 and life and health insurance exams within 180 days of beginning employment at RBC
• Ability to take initiative and function independently
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills
• Strong drive and dedication
• Demonstrated ability to develop and promote business; a track record of success Ability to make solid decisions in a fast paced, quick turnaround environment

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial experience
• Active in a community, athletic or business group
• Fundraising experience

Responsibilities

• Study for and obtain the Associate Financial Advisor program's required licensing
• Study and pass series 7 exam.
• Study and pass series 66 and life and health insurance exams.
• Complete Associate Financial Advisor program assignments within the curriculum's timelines
• RBC tools and technology introduction
• RBC policies and procedures
• Products and services-including scenarios and case studies
• Compliance
• Planning, marketing, prospecting, and servicing
• Report activities and results per the Associate Financial Advisor program's requirements
• Implement specific coaching from the Associate Financial Advisor sales manager
• Become familiar with RBC Wealth Management
• Maintain awareness of financial news via company-approved online sites, meetings and various news media to support and advance professional development toward becoming a RBC Financial Advisor
• Be knowledgeable and comply with all regulations and rules of various regulatory agencies and company policies
• Complete all RBC WM new employee orientation online modules and others as required

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees