Financial Advisor Securities

Southside Bank; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Insurance eligibility for dependents

401(k) with match

Life insurance (basic)

Paid time off

Paid bank holidays

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southside Bank in Austin Domain is seeking a Financial Advisor Securities to promote and sell NDIP products and services through an integrated marketing program, including branch training, relationship development, individual and group presentations, and direct-mail programs.

Required are Series 7 and 66 licenses, a finance-related degree or 5+ years of experience, plus strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business-related field; or 5+ years related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Series 7 and 66 licenses required.
• Previous sales and service support in a banking environment required.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and Bank personnel.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and counsels customers to obtain financial background and investment goal information to develop a customer profile.
• Remains informed regarding NDIP and Bank changes in services, products and policies.
• Cross-sells other Bank products and services to new and existing customers to generate new business.
• Supports team on operational and client related issues.
• Processes new business and completes new business related functions.
• Opens customer accounts, maintains customer files and records in accordance with OSJ requirements and prepares all reports.
• Maintains all information relating to customer accounts and bank affairs in strict confidence.
• Maintains procedures and policies including regulatory compliance issues.
• Participates in continuing educational courses through NDIP and related providers.
• Maintains NDIP Investment Center and display areas and handles public relations within branch locations.
• Reads and understands NDIP Compliance Manual and remains current on communications from NDIP Compliance Department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Client service

Education

B.S. Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business-related field

Job description

Position Title:

Financial Advisor Securities

Exempt Status:

Exempt (17B)

Reports to:

Investment Services Program Manager or President - Southside Investment Services

Location:

Austin Domain

Benefits:

• Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Insurance Eligibility for Team Members and Dependents Starting on the First Day of Employment
• 401(k) with a Match
• Basic, Voluntary, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bank Holidays
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Summary of the Job: Promotes and sells Non-deposit Investment products "NDIP" and services to the public through an integrated marketing program, including branch training, relationship development, individual and group presentations, direct-mail programs, follow-up calling and other client contact methods.

Essential Functions:

• Interviews and counsels customers to obtain financial background and investment goal information needed to develop a customer profile and to assist in determining appropriate investment strategies under the direction of the Financial Advisor.
• Remains thoroughly informed regarding NDIP and Bank changes in services, products and policies.
• Cross-sells other Bank products and services to new and existing customers to generate new business.
• Supports team on operational and client related issues.
• Processes new business and completes new business related functions.
• Opens customer accounts, maintains customer files and records in accordance with OSJ requirements and prepares all required reports.
• Maintains all information relating to customer accounts and bank affairs in strict confidence.

Additional Functions:

• Maintains a current understanding of stated procedures and policies, including regulatory compliance issues.
• Participates in continuing educational courses, as required, through NDIP, the Financial Advisors Manager and mutual fund, broker/dealer and insurance company wholesalers.
• Maintains NDIP Investment Center and display areas and handles public relations within branch locations.
• Reads and understands NDIP Compliance Manual and remains current on all communications from NDIP Compliance Department.
• Maintains a current understanding of stated procedures and policies, including regulatory compliance issues.

Required Education/Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business-related field; and/or 5+ years related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Series 7 and 66 licenses required.
• Previous sales and service support in a banking environment required.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and Bank personnel.
• Detailed oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Excellent attitude & an extraordinary client service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks & operate on tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and self-reliant with a business appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to perform repetitive functions.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems: collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Prioritize, organize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Activity/Dexterity:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with fingers. Works with fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Physical Environment Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to visit other offices, conference rooms, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Constantly positions self to operate on a computer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other people throughout each day. Must be able to exchange accurate information when conversing.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
• Moderate noise (e.g. business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)