Financial Advisor

Northern Trust; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced securities sales professional in the U.S. to advise clients, develop strategies, and collaborate with traders and advisory teams. The role emphasizes high client service, market awareness, and robust documentation in Salesforce.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in the securities industry, holds Series 7 and 66 licenses (or 63/65), with CFP designation preferred. Travel may be required in serving clients across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience.
• Broad knowledge of all securities products and services.
• Required Securities licenses: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65). CFP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients to identify goals and risk appetite to tailor solutions.
• Works in a team to identify and develop clients aligned with target profiles.
• Uses market knowledge to inform clients and educate on strategies, including concentrated positions.
• Documents client interactions in Salesforce for the advisory team.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Series 7 license

Series 66 license

CFP designation (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk. This collaboration should result in providing solutions and strategies that are aimed towards accomplishing clients’ goals
• Work in a team environment to identify and develop specific clients and prospects that are compatible with Northern target profiles
• Utilizes broad knowledge of the investment markets and terminology to inform and educate clients and partners around various strategies, particularly around concentrated positions
• Collaborates and understands working with NTSI traders to ensure excellence in execution
• Participates in team conversations to help develop and implement best in class investment strategies and solutions that will to maximize their sales efforts
• Thorough documentation of client notes/interaction into Salesforce is a must to ensure all members of the advisory team are informed and kept up to date on client interaction
• Monitors the market and information sources to make appropriate and timely strategy decisions to clients and partners
• Fully participates in all ongoing training and meeting initiatives
• Sets personal sales goals and business plan with manager based on experience and product knowledge
• Providing the highest level of client service to clients is a top priority
• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function
• As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult.
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
• Conducts preliminary analysis
• Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.
• Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills.
• Individual must be goal driven and self-motivated
• Some travel may be required

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience.
• Must have broad based knowledge of all securities products, options expertise preferred.
• Required Securities license: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65)
• Professional designation preferred (CFP)

$95,600 - 162,400 USD

Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.