Financial Advisor

Jobtailor; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a California-based Financial Advisor to handle inbound inquiries, present Merrill offerings, and collect client data following KYC guidelines. You will act as an interim advisor, recommending investments aligned with client objectives and documenting all interactions in Salesforce.

The role requires Series 7 and 66 licenses (63/65 acceptable in lieu) and at least one year of financial services or sales experience with a proven ability to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Holds Series 7 & 66 licenses (63/65 accepted in lieu) as required.
• Minimum 1 year in financial services or sales with meeting/exceeding goals.
• 1+ year in investments industry with product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offerings.
• Positions Merrill and Bank of America capabilities.
• Collects client profile data following KYC to open accounts as appropriate.
• Serves as interim Financial Advisor, recommending suitable investment products.
• Documents all client interactions and opportunities in Salesforce.

Skills

Client engagement

Influence others

Communication skills

Prospecting/networking

Goal oriented

Follow-through

Education

Series 7 & 66 licenses

Tools

Salesforce

KYC procedures

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offerings
• Positions the extensive capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America
• Collects the necessary client profile data, following standard KYC procedures to open account(s) as appropriate
• Serves as interim Financial Advisor, providing recommendation of investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile, and preferences as well as servicing client accounts
• Documents all client interactions and opportunities within Salesforce accurately

Requirements

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
• Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
• Proven ability to engage with and influence others
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) - Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Goal and results oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
• Strong follow-through skillsllninder

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in client engagement and investment product recommendations, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and credibility. Proficient in KYC procedures and Salesforce for accurate documentation and client management.