Licensing Specialist

Licensing Specialist

Location:
Austin, TX or Minneapolis, MN

Work Setting:
Hybrid (2 days in office)

About Our Client:

Our client,
49 Financial
, is a values-based financial services firm on a mission to develop and empower the next generation of financial advisors. With offices nationwide, they're committed to creating community and simplifying lives through thoughtful financial planning.

What sets them apart? While the average financial advisor in the U.S. is nearing retirement, 49 Financial brings a fresh, strategic approach by equipping younger advisors with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive. Guided by their motto "Two Are Better Than One," they operate in a collaborative, team-based model where mentorship and shared success are at the core.

The Opportunity

The
Bridge Program
is the first step in every new Financial Professional's journey at 49 Financial. The Licensing Specialist plays a vital role in guiding incoming advisors through the licensing phase—helping them complete required exams and launch their careers with confidence.

In this role, you'll manage a pipeline of candidates, ensuring they stay on track to meet their start dates. More than administrative support, you'll be a steady partner and resource, motivated by helping others succeed. The work is detail-oriented, but the impact is deeply personal: every license earned represents a new career you've helped make possible.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Support

• Guide and encourage candidates through the full licensing and exam preparation process
• Serve as the first point of contact for candidate and field leader questions about licensing requirements
• Maintain proactive follow-up to keep candidates encouraged, informed, and on track
• Manage candidate deadlines and progress to ensure timely completion
• Assist with onboarding to ensure a seamless transition to in-office start date

Program Management

• Own the end-to-end licensing process, including testing and state-specific requirements
• Stay current on all state insurance exam requirements and update program guidelines accordingly
• Maintain and update Bridge Program materials, guides, and collateral
• Manage vendor relationships related to licensing and exam preparation
• Track and maintain accurate data on program health and candidate progress

Communication & Coordination

• Provide regular updates and feedback to Field Leaders on candidate progress
• Work cross-functionally with sales reporting and accounting teams
• Coordinate and schedule onboarding activities for new hires
• Ensure data accuracy in Bridge Program tracking systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in the financial services industry
• State Insurance License and FINRA exam completion desired
• Strong working knowledge of the licensing process

Core Competencies:

• People-Centered Support
  – Finds energy in helping others succeed; patient, encouraging, and able to meet candidates where they are
• Organizational Excellence
  – Strong organization and time-management skills to manage multiple candidates, tasks, and deadlines
• Clear Communication
  – Strong written and verbal skills; able to explain complex requirements in plain language
• Critical Thinking
  – Proactively identifies challenges and works creatively to solve problems
• Collaboration
  – Works effectively with internal teams, external partners, and candidates
• Adaptability
  – Adjusts quickly to changing requirements while keeping the end goal in sight

Benefits Package

• Medical insurance with 4 coverage levels and employer contribution
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic Life/AD&D coverage at no cost for full-time employees
• Short-Term Disability coverage at no cost
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• HSA contribution match
• FSA/Dependent Care options
• Unlimited PTO

Ready to Apply?

If you're energized by innovation, driven by purpose, and passionate about helping others build meaningful careers, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the financial services industry.

Apply today to join a forward-thinking firm that's reshaping the future of financial advising.