Licensed Client Service Administrator

Thrivent•Vancouver, WA

6d•$30 - $35

About The Position

This position provides licensed administrative support to Dane Schultz-Andersen. This position serves as a resource to Financial Advisors and client/members in handling, researching and communicating inquiries regarding their accounts and supports the daily operations of the practice, including, but not limited to: answering the phones, meeting/greeting members, handling/distributing postal mail and practice email, ordering supplies, utilizing Thrivent Financial computer systems and programs in support of client relations, supports securities and insurance related tasks and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Licensed Client Service Administrator reports to and is employed by Dane Schultz-Andersen. This position is 32 hours a week, compensating $30-35/hr based upon active licensure and experience. Sick pay and Holiday pay provided.

Requirements

Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired
Must be securities registered (series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63)
Must be insurance licensed/appointed or willing to obtain in the first 30 days
Must be securities registered and insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which they are performing activities requiring licensing and registration
Must be willing to complete the appropriate Long Term Care training required in the states in which support work would be conducted
If work on variable insurance or annuities is conducted, must be appropriately licensed/appointed and registered for variable products
Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
Basic understanding of our products and services, and Thrivent Financial Competencies
Planning/Organizing
Customer Focus
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability/Flexibility
Must be able to work with all roles of the team
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
As part of Dane Schultz-Andersen's recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process
Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records
All persons with securities registrations are subject to TIMI’s Outside Securities Accounts Policy which requires all outside brokerage accounts to be maintained at one of the firms designated by TIMI

Responsibilities

Handles incoming telephone calls and responds to requests for information
Researches inquiries regarding client accounts
Provides fund values and answers other securities (including, if appropriately licensed, variable insurance and annuities) product-related questions and/or questions related to investment advisory services
Performs routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and processing mail
Prepares or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine nature
Supports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
Drives client/member facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with client/members on behalf of the practice’s Financial Advisors
Updates the contact management system with client/member contact and preference information
Assists Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the client/member meetings
Collaborates with financial associates to assist client with product changes
Participates and drives marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetings
Verbal or written communications with prospective or existing customers regarding financial matters
Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making securities product recommendations or providing investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc)
Obtaining customer financial information
Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
Explain, discuss, or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or contracts
Indicate to customer that requested coverage is or will be bound or issued
Issue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contracts
Support questions and transactions with variable insurance and annuities products, if appropriately licensed
Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs