Financial Advisor - Securities Administration
About The Position
The Financial Advisor represents WesBanco Securities in an assigned branch-based territory and is responsible for securities production goals in those assigned branches. This position involves providing investment counseling to bank and non-bank clients and offering products that include, but are not limited to mutual funds, annuities, and fee-based accounts. You will also work with and coach licensed bankers in your market with respect to their investment sales activity, and collaborate with other business partners to identify opportunities for products and services such such as trust or insurance services and other products under the supervision of WesBanco Wealth Management. The advisor must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with bank partners at all levels of the company. The ability to be proactive and generate business is essential, in addition to cultivating relationships with branch employees and partners. Investment Sales in a banking environment is highly regulated and the advisor is expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank’s and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. The advisor will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors.
- Must possess proven sales skills, be proactive and generate opportunities.
- Acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank’s and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing.
- Complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
- Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude.
- Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to bank employees and bank customers.
- Ability to analyze, comprehend and act in accordance with various regulatory entities.
- Ability to interact professionally with Bank business partners and customers.
- Must possess strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Ability to handle travel to assigned offices.
- Ability to perform general clerical duties and operate various departmental equipment.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).
- Ability to learn various software systems to accomplish work responsibilities.
- State Life & Health insurance licenses and FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) required.
- Knowledge of core investment products including fixed and variable annuities and mutual funds.
- Fundamental understanding of Bank services and operations.
- Market (investment) knowledge.
- Experience in investment sales or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing others preferred.
- Ability to provide input for performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Prospect clients to establish business relationships.
- Profile clients and recommend suitable investment and insurance solutions.
- Provide a great client experience to all clients and prospects.
- Open investment and insurance accounts.
- Manage and monitor customer service requests, transfers, exchanges and/or any transactions processed on behalf of the clients.
- Participate in seminars, branch training and community events in support of WesBanco Securities.
- Support retail and other divisions in cross referring clients for bank offered services.
- Coach and train Senior and Licensed Personal Bankers and branch employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
