Senior Investment Advisor

Fifth Third Bank • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $121,900 - $262,100

About The Position

The Senior Investment Advisor provides exemplary client service as the client-facing investment expert for Private Bank clients. The role focuses primarily 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 and communicates the firm’s view of the economy and markets to clients, prospects, and business partners. In partnership with the Wealth Management Advisor (WMA), the advisor works to retain and attract investment assets.

The position is accountable for managing risk, raising concerns, and helping clients achieve investment goals while supporting positive experiences for customers and colleagues. Within the Bank’s risk appetite, the advisor identifies, assesses, manages, monitors, and reports risks.

The advisor develops client investment goals and Investment Policy Statements, ensures portfolios are built and managed in accordance with those statements, supports client acquisition and retention, and stays informed about investment strategies and market trends. The position is based in Los Angeles, California.

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 combine 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 individual accountability and team-based performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering branded presentations, materials, and solutions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently.
• Demonstrated advanced relationship management skills.
• A sense of urgency and continual drive to achieve results.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics is preferred.
• An advanced degree or credential such as a CFA, CFP, or MBA is common among successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with WMAs to acquire investment-related business opportunities and expand existing client relationships.
• Meet with prospects, conduct client-acquisition activities, learn about investment goals, and present investment management proposals.
• Communicate proactively with clients about their investment-related needs.
• Set client goals and develop an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for each portfolio, tied to the client’s financial plan.
• Ensure portfolio construction and ongoing management reflect the established IPS.
• Support acquisition of new households and retention of existing assets under management to achieve annual sales goals.
• Network internally and externally to support business growth.
• Leverage internal investment support teams for initial and ongoing portfolio construction.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication with clients, prospects, and team members.
• Stay aware of 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 within the Bank’s risk appetite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs supporting employees’ and families’ 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