Financial Planning Director - Nottingham Investment Services, Inc.

OneGroup; New York; On-site; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Financial Planning Director to lead the financial planning segment, ensuring strategic financial initiatives and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, particularly in working with high-net-worth clients, and possess critical leadership and analytical skills.

Benefits

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K with generous match

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning or wealth management.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals and complex situations.
• Goal oriented, self-motivated, and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning segment and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee complex financial plans and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive financial planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

MBA or Master's

Certifications such as CPA, CFA

Tools

Financial planning software (e.g., eMoney)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM platforms

Virtual communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Job description

A leading financial services firm seeks a Financial Planning Director to drive strategic financial initiatives. This role involves leading the financial planning segment, collaborating with clients, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience and a strong set of relevant qualifications.

Competitive salary and benefits

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K with generous match

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning or wealth management.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and complex situations.
• Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning segment and drive client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations.
• Oversee complex financial plans and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

MBA or Master's preferred

Additional certifications such as CPA, CFA

Tools

Financial planning software (e.g., eMoney)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM platforms

Virtual communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Overview

At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we’re committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Planning Director to lead our financial planning division and drive comprehensive financial strategies for our clients and the firm. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in financial planning, investment management, tax strategies, estate planning, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a proven ability to deliver financial planning solutions to clients alongside our Financial Consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Lead the financial planning segment for the firm, setting goals, developing processes, and driving excellence in client service
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute long-term financial planning initiatives for the firm and its clients
• Client Advisory & Oversight:
• Serve as the senior financial planning resource for clients, ensuring comprehensive financial plans are tailored to meet their goals
• Oversee complex financial plans, including retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, risk management, and investment analysis.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure all financial planning activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Keep abreast of changes in financial laws and regulations and advise the team accordingly
• Business Development Support:
• Partner with Financial Consultants to drive financial planning adoption and penetration among existing client base and ensure financial planning is a key part of new client onboarding process
• Contribute to proposal development, client presentations, and strategic partnerships as needed
• Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or Master's preferred)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation required; additional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus
• Experience using financial planning software at an advanced level, eMoney experience/proficiency preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning or wealth management
• Proven experience working with high-net-worth individuals and complex financial situations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Job Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
• High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism
• Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet applications
• Experience with CRM platforms
• Familiarity with virtual communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
• Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
• Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity

Other Job Information

Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will be rewarded benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, Medical, Vision & Dental insurance, 401K with generous match, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, Banking discounts and the list goes on!

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Minimum

USD $92,000.00/Yr.
Maximum

USD $160,592.00/Yr.

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