Financial Advisor

7 days ago

ALBANY, United States Citizens Full time

Description

Citizens Wealth Management is honored to be a high quality provider in the investment services industry and is focused on growing our market share in the states we currently operate.  We are currently hiring talented Financial Advisors who proactively identify and sell a broad array of Investment and Insurance products to customers.

The Virtual Financial Advisor is a key role within our Wealth Management division and is responsible for delivering personalized financial strategies to mass affluent clientele. The Virtual Financial Advisor will be based out of a Citizens corporate office location and work with customers virtually via phone and video.  The primary objective of this trusted advisor is to grow client assets, retain and acquire new clients through being the single point of contact for investment needs. The Virtual Financial Advisor will be required to maintain compliance with all Citizens Financial Group policies and procedures, as well as, regulatory and legal requirements. This role will require a holistic delivery, in a virtual capacity, of outstanding service and sales solutions to meet clients’ financial needs and goals.

The successful candidate will work with a set circuit of branches and engage with customers in a virtual capacity to determine their investment needs, recommend investment strategies and present investment choices by analyzing the client’s information including assets, income, debts and other liabilities, cash flow and tax status. The Virtual Financial Advisor compares and evaluates possible investment options and identifies investment strategies and potential products based on their knowledge of market conditions and the client’s circumstances. The Virtual Financial Advisor strives to meet and exceed identified sales goals.  The Virtual Financial Advisor will proactively engage potential new clients to promote and sell investment products and services, while developing strong working relationships with branch personnel. 

Primary responsibilities include

  • Focus on clients: Aspire to deliver world-class customer service
  • Drive sales: Analyze the client’s investment needs and achieve sales growth goals by delivering an exceptional virtual experience
  • Build book of business: Proactively seek ways to develop and expand client relationships
  • Maximize personal efficiency: Have attention to detail, be self-motivation, and resourcefulness to achieve branch and personal goals
  • Grow your own capabilities: Actively participate in opportunities to expand knowledge, influencing and interpersonal skills

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

  • ​​​​Active Series 7, 66 (65 and 63), and life insurance licenses
  • Established track record of top-ranked sales performance
  • Experience and comfort with virtual and phone-based servicing and sales, ideally financial or investment product sales
  • Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements or environments

Hours and Work Schedule

  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Work Schedule: varies

 

Base salary with opportunity to earn commission: 

Pay Transparency

Commissioned based. Individuals in this role have historically earned between $90,000 - $105,000 y per year based on performance and productivity against commission plan parameters.  A component of that compensation includes salary ranging between $60,000- $70,000 y per year.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

 

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.

Why Work for UsAt Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

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