Financial Planning Analyst
About The Position
Financial Planning Analysts provide exceptional service to clients and support Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Advisors, and their teams. As key members of the service team, they use firm-approved financial planning systems and engage with clients to help enhance client relationships and generate financial plans. They also help establish repeatable and scalable financial planning processes and may participate in client or prospective-client meetings to review financial plans from a service perspective. The role includes cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues, staying current on firm policies and platforms, supporting peers with financial planning tools, and participating in firm initiatives and projects related to financial planning. The position reports to the Business Service Officer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of work experience in a field relevant to the position.
- Active Series 7 (GS) license.
- Series 66 (AG/RA), or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) licenses.
- Complete and maintain internal Financial Planning Specialist designation requirements.
- Knowledge of financial planning.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Knowledge of financial services products, including equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
- Technical proficiency and ability to learn new and updated platforms quickly.
- Attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office, and internet applications.
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and client service skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others as a team player.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Adaptability and ability to multitask.
- Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree or professional certification.
- Willingness to obtain the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate relationships with business partners and colleagues, including Financial Planning Directors and other specialists.
- Support Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Advisors, and teams in enhancing new and existing client relationships through an exceptional client experience.
- Use the firm's financial planning tools and work with Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Advisors, and teams to enhance client relationships and generate financial plans.
- Help build and establish a repeatable and scalable planning process for Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Advisors, or teams as part of their book of business.
- At the request of the Financial Advisor, Private Wealth Advisor, or team, participate in existing-client and prospective-client meetings to review financial plans, representing the service perspective.
- Provide guidance and support to peers within the market, including administrative financial planning support such as assistance with tool usage.
- Remain current on policies, procedures, and new platforms.
- Participate in firm initiatives, including training or education programs, special projects, and other duties directed by local management, particularly those relating to financial planning.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Day Care Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Disability and other insurance plans
- Paid time off, including sick leave consistent with state and local law
- Parental leave
- 20 vacation days annually
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award
- Potential eligibility to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which may include a discretionary bonus component
- Other special employee perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
