WM Affluent Associate

U.S. Bank•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Provides sales, processing, operational, administrative and customer service support to Investment Relationship Managers of U.S. Bancorp Investment Sales. Performs administrative support duties to assist Investment Relationship Managers such as: making and tracking appointments, preparing investment proposals/reviews/routine correspondence, organizing paper flow in adherence to the firm’s record-keeping requirements, maintaining client files and supplies, answering phones, opening and disseminating mail. Assists in business development at the direction of the Investment Relationship Managers such as: meeting with existing or new prospects, contacting existing client base to review current relationship, planning and coordinating marketing campaigns/business development seminars and meeting with internal departments to discuss joint business initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Five or more years of investment industry experience preferred
FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 63 and 65/or 66 registrations and life, variable life, health and disability licenses

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, specifically with investment advisory and brokerages services, internal policies, procedures, and all associated regulatory requirements
Experience with the policies, processes and procedures of the brokerage industry, FINRA and SEC regulatory standards and all applicable regulatory bodies, ensuring regulatory standards are met
Has a deep understanding of the Wealth Management Advisor's business model, needs and key drivers as well as the sales process
Considerable knowledge of internal administrative, compliance and operational procedures
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, prioritization, follow-up and relationship building skills

Responsibilities

Making and tracking appointments
Preparing investment proposals/reviews/routine correspondence
Organizing paper flow in adherence to the firm’s record-keeping requirements
Maintaining client files and supplies
Answering phones
Opening and disseminating mail
Meeting with existing or new prospects
Contacting existing client base to review current relationship
Planning and coordinating marketing campaigns/business development seminars
Meeting with internal departments to discuss joint business initiatives

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension