Financial Advisor

Cetera Financial Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Honolulu is seeking a Financial Advisor to manage client relationships and sell investment products. The ideal candidate must be fluent in either Mandarin or Cantonese and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting presentations, maintaining compliance, and achieving sales goals. Applicants should hold applicable financial licenses, and experience in financial planning is a plus. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work closely with bank branches.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in either Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business by maintaining customer relationships.
• Sell suitable investment products to prospective customers.
• Conduct presentations and track sales results.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in Cantonese

Excellent communication skills

Competency in MS Office applications

Education

Hawaii Life and Health Licenses

SIE, 7, and 66 securities registrations

Job description

Please Note: This opportunity is not a direct position with Cetera Financial Group. Accepted applicants will become affiliated with Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), a broker-dealer that supports and grows wealth management programs on bank or credit union premises.

There may be multiple openings across various locations, depending on the needs of each bank or credit union. If you are interested in exploring these opportunities, please submit your application today. Our team will review and connect with you to discuss roles that align with your experience and career goals.

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $43,000.00 Annually

Primary Purpose of Job

Manages a book of business by maintaining relationships with customers. Solicits prospective customers and sells suitable investment products. Partners with branches and licensed branch employees to grow the investment business. This position requires fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese to support our customer base; however, we will still consider candidates that speak either Mandarin or Cantonese.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Provides individual customer financial planning and advice utilizing advisory, insurance, annuities, and investment company products based on need.
• Uses engagement and discovery process to uncover client needs and uses a holistic approach to financial planning.
• Ensures own work and branch office is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Develops a business plan to achieve sales goals and marketing activities.
• Conducts presentations and solicits prospective customers for investment products/services based on customer suitability.
• Contacts all assigned leads and branch referrals for appointments and sales presentations. Tracks and report results to branches and/or management.
• Conducts branch meetings and training on a regular basis and engages in huddles and activities for all assigned branches.
• Oversees, mentors, and trains licensed branch employees in assigned branches.
• Partners with bankers and regularly meets to strategize on cross-referral opportunities.
• Meets production and revenue goals as determined by management.
• Prepares and submits all required reports in a timely manner.
• Keeps management updated regarding customer relationships and any potential issues that may arise and reports any written or verbal complaints immediately.
• Participates in client appreciation events, seminars and other bank-sponsored events.

Required Skills or Training

• Must be fluent in either Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese is preferred.
• Able to work during the business hours of assigned bank branches.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with both individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates competency in use of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email applications, and internet search engines.

Professional Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registration Requirements

• Holds current Hawaii Life and Health Licenses, SIE, 7, and 66 securities registrations.
• CFP, CLU, ChFC or equivalent designations is a plus.
• Valid US driver’s license and access to transportation.

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