Administrative Assistant II

Job Opportunity At First Interstate Wealth Management

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- Generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.

- Child care assistance program for eligible dependent(s).

- Exercise reimbursement program for employees.

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Summary

Provides support to the First Interstate Wealth Management team that includes Trust and Investment services. This individual will primarily assist Trust Specialists, Investment Specialists and Wealth Advisors in the performance of their duties and servicing of their clients. They will also provide support and backup to other members of the Wealth Management team, as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include The Following: Other Duties May Be Assigned.

- Supports the account administration process as directed by the Supervisor.

- Contacts and schedules appointments, completing and finalizing call and file documentation and initiates follow-up contacts.

- Working in a team focused environment and needs to be able to balance priorities for the benefits and progress of team objectives and be able to work and be flexible in a changing work environment.

- Initiates contact with existing customers to schedule appointments and to gather information as needed.

- Greets and assists customers in person and by telephone in a professional and responsive manner consistent with First Interstate's Wealth Management standards and guidelines.

- Processes daily business including, but not limited to, distributions, deposits and documentation.

- Sets up new accounts, maintains and updates existing accounts.

- Maintains and inputs data systems as required in a high quality and timely manner.

- Works on continuing education and regulatory training.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 or more years' experience. Experience within Brokerage, Trust or Finance preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work well with co-workers. Ability to properly prioritize workload and remain adaptable under pressure. Computer skills essential. Computer experience with Internet, MS Word & MS Excel required. Knowledge of additional applications preferred. Ability to pay attention to detail required, especially in time-sensitive and pressure situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses

Will obtain appropriate licensing, if needed. Securities licensed preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment here is based solely upon an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristics protected by law. We make all reasonable accommodations to meet the obligations set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

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