Relationship Advisor

Northern Trust • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services, usually acquired through related work experience, is required to manage client accounts.
• Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal, and operations usually acquired through formal education or related experience is required to service clients.
• Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars, or law school is required to administer accounts.
• Skills in negotiating, problem solving, delegating, leadership, and sales are necessary to service the client relationship.
• Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information; ability to work to build consensus.
• College or university degree &/or relevant proven work experience
• 7-10 years’ experience in fiduciary servicing, in personal trust, estate administration or related fields.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with clients and their professional advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and goals. Exhibits knowledge of governing documents and account agreements. Exhibits clear knowledge of fiduciary duties, applicable laws and oversight, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management and prudent investment principles.
• Guides client conversations for goals driven wealth management and holistic advice. Provides proactive advice to clients on NT’s products/services, emerging issues, regulatory/tax changes, and appropriate actions for the client. Combines technical knowledge with fact finding and analysis to develop advice-driven solutions for clients. Explains complicated concepts to clients in a thoughtful way using non-technical terminology.
• Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement.
• Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency. Exhibits excellent time management skills.
• Builds and maintains knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applying fiduciary knowledge and judgment to fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution.
• Cultivates relationships with referral sources and centers of influence to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities. Participates in community and professional organizations representing NT.
• Teaches and mentors less experienced partners. Advises Relationship Advisors on fiduciary issues and serves as a fiduciary resource on relationships managed by Relationship Advisors.
• Travels to meet with clients where appropriate considering revenue, new business opportunities, or servicing requirements.
• Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience.
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Eligible to serve as LRM in PCA and PCS.

Benefits

• flexible and collaborative work culture
• strong history of financial strength and stability
• Movement within the organization is encouraged
• senior leaders are accessible
• company committed to an inclusive workplace
• assisting the communities we serve
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture.
• Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior