Sr. Associate Financial Advisor
First Tech Fed Credit Union
Sammamish, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Business Development, Calendar Management, Customer Conversion, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disability Insurance, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Planning, High School Diploma, Intel Product Family, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Services, Life Insurance, Marketing, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Management, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Resource Management, Risk, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Salesforce.com, Series 7, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Sammamish, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Senior Associate Financial Advisor serves as a transitional step to a Financial Advisor role by supporting and growing an existing book of business under the guidance of an established Financial Advisor. This role will assist members and prospects with information, products and procedures to implement an investment program, as well as working with clients already in the Financial Advisor's existing book of business. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Senior Associate Financial Advisor will work with the team to implement elements of the practice's strategic plans and assist in the day-to-day management of the office.
Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:
Job Duties:
Strategic Integration:
Collaborate with the Senior Advisor to implement business development, client service, and operational strategies
Track progress on key initiatives and ensure alignment with long-term practice goals
Oversee daily office operations, including workflow coordination, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
Financial Planning & Advice:
Take an active role in portfolio research and asset allocation design
Conduct financial planning reviews and update financial plans as needed
Provide investment advice and recommendations based on clients' risk tolerance and objectives
Client Relationship Management:
Assist the senior advisor in managing all client relationships
Manage assigned households and provide ongoing service and planning updates
Develop deep relationships with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and needs
Operational Support:
Collaborate with the assistant to ensure smooth operations and client satisfaction
Maintain and document client activity in CRM system
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Business Development:
Design and manage client "touchpoints" strategy to deliver timely information and resources to clients throughout the year
Attend and facilitate Experience Center ("XC") partner meetings to build XC engagement as needed, cultivating COIs
Build relationships with prospects and convert them to clients, providing ongoing service through the lifetime of the client relationship
Essential Skills:
Minimum 3 years' client-facing experience in the investment or wealthmanagement field, including experience in a consultative service role
Ability to coordinate a variety of activities and projects simultaneously and prioritize daily work, such as tracking and closing new business; scheduling appointments; proactive calls for prospecting, marketing, servicing/sales, etc.
Demonstrated ability to use discretion and judgment when working with clients, professionallyhandling sensitive information with discretion
Ability to assess individual client needs and foster strong relationships
Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external business partners
Possess an in-depth understanding of the financial industry, financial concepts and the mathematics behind them, high-level product knowledge, competitive intel and client-service strategies
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn Raymond James-specific applications (Advisor Access, Client Center, etc.)
Exposure to a CRM such as Salesforce is preferred
Minimum Education:High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent work experience
Certification/License: Series 7, 63 & 65 or 66 FINRA licenses required, Life & Disability Insurance License
Certified Financial Planner certification preferred
Location: Sammamish Experience Center - Sammamish WA 98074
Target Compensation in Washington:$90,000 to $120,000 (This range reflects reasonable earnings potential which includes a base salary of $80,000-$90,000 plus quarterly incentive pay tied to production growth)
Benefits options include:
Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K matching up to 5% per pay period
Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment
11 paid federal holidays
Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)
Registered address:22620 SE 4th St Suite 100 Sammamish WA 98074
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First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/ sponsorship for this position
First Technology Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Tech does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state law, federal law, or local ordinance.
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