Financial Advisory Services Specialist

State Employees' Credit Union • Ahoskie, NC

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About The Position

These FAS Specialists are responsible for delivering advisory and planning solutions to members in areas such as insurance, investments, trust services, estate planning, and retirement planning in order to assist members in identifying financial goals and objectives, obtaining products and services that will aid in meeting these goals, and to follow up accordingly to help maintain the members' plans over time. Specialists also work to engage branch employees on general financial advisory topics to support the referral process. FAS Specialist - Focuses primarily on assisting members with understanding, obtaining, and maintaining their investment accounts, life insurance policies, and/or annuity products. FAS Specialist I - In addition to investment, insurance, and annuity product delivery, the FAS Specialist I also begins to act in an advisory capacity, more proactively helping members to manage their investments and other financial products to fit their overall plan. Senior FAS Specialist - In addition to product delivery and advisory responsibilities, the Senior FAS Specialist provides holistic planning services to enable members to navigate through various life stages; helping to increase the likelihood that each plan remains compatible with the members' needs as they enter various life stages. The Senior FAS Specialist also assists the FAS District Manager (DM) by assisting with assigned supervisory and training functions. Each of these works directly with the FAS DM and other local specialists to provide the effective delivery of Financial Advisory Services.

Requirements

• Must possess one of the following: Four-year degree, CCUE Certification, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree via the North Carolina College Transfer Program (NC-CTP), Existing investment licensing (minimum of Series 6 or 7 preferred).
• If unlicensed or partially licensed in investments, must pass the following licensure/designation exams within 6 months of hire/registration with FINRA: Life Insurance, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7/66.
• Some experience as a licensed Insurance, Investment, or Trust Representative is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Credit union experience preferred.
• CFP® designation is preferred. If not currently held, applicants hired to this position will be expected to begin a CFP Board approved financial planning curriculum within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with obtaining/opening FAS products and accounts as needed to meet the members' financial goals, objectives, and needs.
• Coordinate and engage other specialists as needed to assist with complex scenarios and ensure member needs are being met holistically.
• Effectively works referrals to ensure members are connected with a qualified FAS employee.
• Frequently communicates with the FAS DM about activities and results within assigned area.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree