Financial Advisor

NASA Federal Credit Union; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking a Financial Advisor to provide professional advisory services to Retail and Business clients. The role includes developing financial plans, identifying potential clients, and managing relationships. Candidates should have experience in investment products sales and relevant licenses. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), and paid leave among others.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of relevant experience in sales of investment products.
• Proven track record of performance requiring minimum supervision.
• Licensing: Series 7, Series 63, 65 or 66, Life & Health required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with professional advisory services on financial planning.
• Identify potential clients and solicit business through various means.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans for clients.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Investment Products Knowledge

Sales Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

College Degree

CFP Designation

Job description

NASA Federal Credit Union is looking for a Financial Advisor who provides professional advisory services to Retail and Business clients. Prepares and delivers comprehensive financial plans that may include portfolio reviews, analysis and assessments, pre/post retirement planning, asset allocations strategies, and account management. Enhances and expands the overall penetration and participation levels of the current investment program and ensures on-going quality service to existing member/clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following with other duties as assigned.

• Remains cognizant of and adheres to Credit Union policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Identifies potential clients using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, referral sources, and personal contacts.
• Solicits business from prospects by pro-actively communicating available services.
• Profiles clients to determine current investment objectives, while addressing overall financial goals.
• Provides clients with information and advice on a range of offerings to include Mutual Funds, Annuities, Advisory accounts, Life Insurance, and other broker/dealer approved financial products/services.
• Opens and services new accounts while finalizing completed sales and routing documents for processing.
• Reviews status reports and performs calculations to monitor client accounts and verify transactions.
• Develops and implements financial plans using available software.
• Processes incoming client mail, paperwork, and all other necessary aspects of account servicing.
• Interfaces with mutual fund companies, insurance companies, clearinghouses, and the Broker/Dealer in efficiently meeting member/client service needs while keeping current on product offerings and regulatory changes.
• listens empathetically to clients and gathers facts, analyzes total needs, and makes responsible recommendations.
• Builds long-term financial advisory relationships with clients.
• Manages incoming referrals from assigned branches and surrounding territories.
• Maintains member/client files and records in accordance with regulatory and firm requirements.
• Conducts offline or online research to resolve member/client problems.
• Sets and keeps consistent office hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two plus years of relevant experience and/or training in sales of investment products (ideally in a bank/credit union environment).
• College Degree preferred.
• Proven track record of performance requiring minimum supervision.
• Licensing required: Series 7 required or attained within 6 months of employment, Series 63, 65 or 66 required, Life & Health required, and Valid driver’s license is required.
• CFP Designation preferred.

NASA Federal Credit Union offers an array of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid leave and more. Insurance coverage begins the 1st day of the month, following 30 days after hire date.

Full-Time Employee Benefits include:

• Health Insurance (Choice of two nationwide PPO plans)
• Dental Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium
• Vision Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Medical Account (FSA)
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-term Care Insurance

Part-Time Employee Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and immediate 100% vesting
• Gain Sharing Bonus (eligibility rules apply)
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Vacation Leave (excluding Outside Loan Officers)
• Sick and Safe Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership Eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection (Additional fee to add family members)
• Pet Health Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

NASA Federal Credit Union strives to ensure a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and opportunity where everyone can feel valued, appreciated, and respected. We commit to recruit and retain a diverse team with the best talents to live our vision, mission, and values.