Senior Investment Advisor

Fifth Third Bank • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Investment Advisor provides exemplary client service as the client-facing investment expert for Private Bank clients, with a primary focus on growing assets under management through business development in partnership with the Private Bank team. The advisor represents Fifth Third’s investment management philosophy and platform, communicates the bank’s economic and market outlook, and partners with Wealth Management Advisors (WMAs) to retain and attract investment assets.

The role is accountable for managing risk within the bank’s risk appetite while helping clients achieve investment goals and delivering a positive customer experience. The advisor develops client investment goals and Investment Policy Statements, ensures portfolios are constructed and managed in line with those statements, and supports new-business acquisition and client retention. The position is located in Houston, Texas 77056. The role is eligible for incentive compensation in addition to base salary; compensation varies based on factors including skills, experience, education, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required.
• At least 8 years of clearly defined investment-management experience focused on structuring portfolios that align the firm’s investment approach with client goals.
• Excellent investment acumen, including sophisticated investment knowledge.
• Significant sales and client-retention experience.
• Experience succeeding in an environment emphasizing both individual accountability and team-based performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering branded presentations, materials, and solutions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions.
• Advanced relationship-management skills.
• A sense of urgency and a continual drive to achieve results.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
• An advanced credential or degree, such as a CFA, CFP, or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with Wealth Management Advisors to identify investment-related business opportunities, serve existing clients, and acquire new clients.
• Meet with prospects, conduct client-acquisition activities, learn about investment goals, and present investment-management proposals.
• Communicate proactively with clients about investment-related needs.
• Set client goals and develop an Investment Policy Statement for each client portfolio, tied to the client’s financial plan.
• Ensure portfolio construction and ongoing management reflect each client’s established Investment Policy Statement.
• Support the acquisition of new households and retention of existing assets under management to achieve annual sales goals.
• Network internally and externally to support business growth.
• Use internal investment support teams to assist with initial and ongoing portfolio construction.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, prospects, and team members.
• Stay informed about the Investment Management Group’s tools, techniques, products, and current strategy.
• Monitor market trends and analyze their effects on client portfolios.
• Ensure adherence to Fifth Third’s investment policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report risks while operating within the bank’s risk appetite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with payments based on company, line-of-business, and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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