Financial Services Representative

D.A. Davidson • Seattle, WA

1d • $26 - $30

About The Position

This position is an integral part of the firm’s commitment to Practice Management. Specifically a, Financial Services Representative (FSR) helps Financial Advisors increase revenue by providing a disciplined process for the referral and on-going service of lower-revenue clients, so that more of a Financial Advisor’s time, energy and effort can be focused on their highest-revenue clients. This role is responsible for bringing clients into the FSR program via the referral process, re-fact new FSR clients to determine appropriate investment implementation, change client investments to provide a properly diversified and efficient portfolio, and provide on-going service using a leveraged one-to-many model. Clients who are not a fit for the business model are encouraged to move away from D.A. Davidson, and those that bring in substantial additional assets will be offered for reassignment back to the sending Financial Advisor/team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business or a related field.
• 2 years of industry experience working with private clients and/or Financial Advisors is preferable.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, positive attitude.
• Able to work well with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively while balancing multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Able to work independently and be a self-starter. Exceptional organizational skills are a must.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and process large amounts of client account data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel and Word software.
• Must have a strong interest in Practice Management and client service, and a desire to grow professionally within the firm.

Responsibilities

• proactively assist Financial Advisors in the referral process
• understand client’s investment objectives, tolerance for risk, and financial situation
• select investment vehicles (within the approved list of FSR solutions) based on sound research and the clients’ investment objectives
• develop and maintain effective client relationships
• keep informed of all pertinent information and activity related to client’s accounts and transactions
• achieve and maintain a solid understanding of all FSR investment products
• implement a system to educate other Financial Advisors/teams/branches within the D.A. Davidson Wealth Management group about the FSR program and its value in their practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees