Virtual Financial Advisor

Associated Bank; Widnes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource-G

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Virtual Financial Advisor to deepen client relationships through investment reviews and tailored solutions. You will drive growth via proactive outreach, warm referrals, and consultative selling, delivering a high-quality client experience by phone, video, and occasional in-person meetings.

The role offers a clear development path for professionals with 5+ years in brokerage or financial services and required licenses (Series 7, Series 63/65/66, Life & Health).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years brokerage, investments or financial services experience.
• Series 7 license and Series 63/65 or 66 licenses, Life and Health Insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage clients to conduct investment reviews and deepen relationships.
• Deliver investment guidance aligned with goals, risk tolerance and regulations.
• Own client relationships within the Guidance Center model with clear service expectations.
• Meet sales and growth goals and participate in incentive programs.
• Collaborate with partners to support cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Consultative sales

Investment guidance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Series 7 license

Series 63/65 or 66 license

Life and Health Insurance license

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

Role Summary

The Virtual Financial Advisor deepens relationships with assigned and referred clients by conducting investment reviews, identifying additional opportunities, and delivering tailored financial solutions. This role supports client growth through proactive outreach, warm branch referrals, and consultative sales activity while providing a high-quality experience through phone, video, screen sharing, and occasional in-person meetings. This position offers a strong development path for someone motivated by clear goals, client education, and future growth in financial advising.

Key Accountabilities

• Proactively engage assigned and referred clients to conduct investment reviews, assess financial objectives, and identify opportunities to deepen relationships.
• Deliver investment guidance and solutions aligned with client goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory standards.
• Own client relationships within the Guidance Center model by setting clear service expectations and providing consistent follow-through.
• Achieve assigned sales and growth goals while participating in incentive compensation programs.
• Manage warm referrals from branch partners and internal teams within defined service timeframes.
• Collaborate with business partners to support cross-sell opportunities and holistic client solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of Associated Bank and investment services products, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Financial Advisors to develop sales, book-management, and relationship-building skills for future growth opportunities.

Required

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of brokerage, investments, or financial services experience.
• Series 7 license.
• Series 63 and 65 licenses, or Series 66 license.
• Life and Health Insurance license.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of brokerage, investments, or financial services experience.
• 3+ years of relationship management or consultative sales experience.
• Prior experience in a similar advisor or financial services sales role.
• Experience educating clients and explaining investments or financial solutions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This role offers warm outreach, established client relationships, and the opportunity to help clients better understand their financial options. You’ll gain hands‑on experience managing a book of business, partnering with Financial Advisors, and building skills that can support future growth into broader financial advising opportunities. Join a team‑oriented environment where your client focus, sales drive, and follow‑through can make a meaningful impact.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well‑being programs and incentives, parental leave, anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$21.64 - $37.09 per hour