Regional Sales Associate - Internal Sales (AS)

Guggenheim Investments • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a Regional Sales Associate to join its team in the Chicago office. Reporting to the Divisional Desk Manager, the associate will work with a high-functioning team focused on increasing assets under management and driving growth for Guggenheim. The role involves developing relationships with financial advisors and the analytical and portfolio management members of their teams, while providing sales support, product information, and investment analysis.

Requirements

• College degree.
• Enhanced problem-solving and analytical abilities, and familiarity with investment strategies and concepts.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Informed and conversant across a broad range of topics.
• Energetic, self-motivated, positive, and goal-oriented.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 license requirements; the role requires staying current with applicable licensing, continuing education, and firm training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Business.
• MBA, CIMA, CPWM, CAIA, or CFA.
• At least 2 years of experience in a sales capacity within a financial brokerage or investment management environment.
• Current FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 63, 65, and/or 66.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales calls to identify opportunities and provide financial intermediaries with sales ideas, product information, and performance data.
• Respond to incoming calls, questions, and requests from financial intermediaries accurately and promptly.
• Partner with external wholesalers to provide scheduling and sales support, and execute the territory plan to help achieve assigned sales goals.
• Follow up on external wholesaler appointments, conference leads, and referrals of qualified representatives.
• Maintain activity and profile data in the CRM.
• Help financial intermediaries analyze client portfolios and recommend appropriate investment strategies, including by running product hypotheticals and performance comparisons.
• Stay current with and comply with policies related to licensing requirements, continuing education, and firm-mandated training.
• Stay current on company products, initiatives, and marketing campaigns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree