Associate Financial Advisor

Hancock Whitney; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking a Financial Consultant to partner with licensed Financial Advisors and assist in meeting sales and referral goals. The role focuses on completing licensing with the aim of becoming an Associate Financial Advisor, gaining industry experience for a future Financial Advisor career.

Responsibilities include observing seasoned Advisors, aiding in client meetings, and supporting the team to expand opportunities across branches and the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1 year of related experience preferably in Brokerage/Insurance and/or Banking/Retail.
• Must obtain FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 within the first year of employment; a current Series 63 and 65 can substitute.
• Must currently possess or obtain a multi-state Life and Health Insurance license within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensing process to move to an Associate Financial Advisor.
• Observe experienced Financial Advisors to gain knowledge in helping clients achieve financial goals.
• Support licensed bankers by organizing client events and increasing referral opportunities.
• Travel with assigned region to meet clients at Financial Centers or their offices as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field

Job description

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

Hancock Whitney Financial Consultant (HWFC) partner with licensed Financial Advisors (FA) to assist the FA with meeting and or exceeding assigned sales and referral goals. The primary objective of the Financial Representative role is to participate in and successfully complete the licensing process to move to an Associate Financial Advisor and gain industry experience in order to prepare for a career as a Financial Advisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requests study material and prepares for licensing exams.
• Observes experienced Financial Advisors to gain knowledge about assisting clients to achieve their financial goals.
• Assists Financial Advisors on training retail associates on how to increase referral opportunities.
• Partners with Financial Advisors to assists and support licensed bankers by organizing call parties, client appreciation days, etc.
• Attends annual compliance continuing education meeting held by Hancock Whitney Investment Services.
• Successfully completes required continuing education in compliance with both insurance and securities regulations
• Participates in community affairs to increase company and bank’s visibility and to enhance new business opportunities.
• Routinely travels with assigned region to meet with clients at different Financial Centers and/or client’s office or other location as requested by the client.
• Assist in opening accounts, preparing for account reviews, process account maintenance
• Schedule client appointments, meetings with wholesalers, meetings with licensed bankers.
• Help train and assist licensed bankers to assist clients.
• Help uncover investment opportunities for existing and new clients.
• Effectively work with assigned territory team of licensed bankers and Financial Center managers to assist clients, track referrals, follow up with all pending business/referrals, and meet revenue goals for branches as well as monthly/annual goal for Advisors.
• Provide administrative support for Advisors as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1 year of related experience preferably in Brokerage/Insurance and/or Banking/Retail
• Must be able to obtain FINRA series 7 and series 66 license within the first year of employment. A current series 63 and 65 registration can substitute for the series 66.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a multi-state Life and Health Insurance license within 90 days of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to interact with individuals of widely divergent lifestyles required.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.