Associate Financial Representative

Hancock Whitney Bank•Covington, LA

About The Position

Hancock Whitney Financial Consultant (HWFC) partner with licensed Financial Advisors (FA) to assist the FA with meeting and or exceeding assigned sales and referral goals. The primary objective of the Financial Representative role is to participate in and successfully complete the licensing process to move to an Associate Financial Advisor and gain industry experience in order to prepare for a career as a Financial Advisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
1 year of related experience preferably in Brokerage/Insurance and/or Banking/Retail
Must be able to obtain FINRA series 7 and series 66 license within the first year of employment. A current series 63 and 65 registration can substitute for the series 66.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a multi-state Life and Health Insurance license within 90 days of employment.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Ability to interact with individuals of widely divergent lifestyles required.
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Requests study material and prepares for licensing exams.
Observes experienced Financial Advisors to gain knowledge about assisting clients to achieve their financial goals.
Assists Financial Advisors on training retail associates on how to increase referral opportunities.
Partners with Financial Advisors to assists and support licensed bankers by organizing call parties, client appreciation days, etc.
Attends annual compliance continuing education meeting held by Hancock Whitney Investment Services.
Successfully completes required continuing education in compliance with both insurance and securities regulations
Participates in community affairs to increase company and bank’s visibility and to enhance new business opportunities.
Routinely travels with assigned region to meet with clients at different Financial Centers and/or client’s office or other location as requested by the client.
Assist in opening accounts, preparing for account reviews, process account maintenance
Schedule client appointments, meetings with wholesalers, meetings with licensed bankers.
Help train and assist licensed bankers to assist clients.
Help uncover investment opportunities for existing and new clients.
Effectively work with assigned territory team of licensed bankers and Financial Center managers to assist clients, track referrals, follow up with all pending business/referrals, and meet revenue goals for branches as well as monthly/annual goal for Advisors.
Provide administrative support for Advisors as needed.