Regional Sales Associate - Internal Sales (AS)

Guggenheim Investments•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a Regional Sales Associate to join a team responsible for increasing assets under management and driving company growth. Reporting to the Divisional Desk Manager, the associate will work with financial advisors and their analytical and portfolio management teams, as well as external wholesalers. The position is located in the New York or Stamford office.

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 attitude, and goal-oriented.
At least 2 years of experience in a financial brokerage or investment management environment in a sales capacity.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Business.
MBA, CIMA, CPWM, CAIA, or CFA.
Current FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 65, and/or 66).

Responsibilities

Initiate sales calls to identify new opportunities and provide financial intermediaries with sales ideas, product information, and performance data.
Respond promptly and accurately to incoming calls, questions, and requests from financial intermediaries.
Partner with external wholesalers to provide scheduling and sales support, and execute the territory plan to 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 running product hypotheticals and performance comparisons.
Stay current with and adhere to compliance and regulatory policies related to licensing requirements, continuing education, and firm-mandated training.
Keep current on company products, initiatives, and marketing campaigns.