Financial Planning Services Associate

Northwestern Mutual-Twin Cities; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual-Twin Cities is seeking an FPS Associate to support Financial Representative teams by processing investment paperwork and performing analysis tasks for clients.

The role includes completing paperwork, inputting client data in planning software, creating Investment Policy Statements, and providing Morningstar reports, with opportunities to develop licensing and certifications through on-the-job experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of industry experience preferred.
• Willing to obtain SIE, Series 6 and 63 Registrations.

Responsibilities

• Complete, submit, and track new account investment paperwork
• Interpret and input client information into financial planning software
• Complete trade tickets for submission to Operations department
• Assist with service-related tasks for client investment accounts
• Assign tasks to team members as tasks are requested
• Create Investment Policy Statements for investment advisory accounts using Envestnet
• Provide Morningstar reports for client portfolios
• Tackle any other service and operational tasks that surface with help from teammates

Skills

Task coordination

Attention to detail

Client service

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Finance)

SIE/Series 6 & 63 registrations

Tools

Envestnet

Morningstar reports

Job description

The FPS Associate interacts with Financial Representative teams and FPS team members to complete investment paperwork and analysis tasks for their clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Complete, submit, and track new account investment paperwork
• Interpret and input client information into financial planning software
• Complete trade tickets for submission to Operations department
• Assist with service-related tasks for client investment accounts
• Assign tasks to team members as tasks are requested
• Create Investment Policy Statements for investment advisory accounts using Envestnet
• Provide Morningstar reports for client portfolios
• Tackle any other service and operational tasks that surface with help from teammates

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year Associate’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of industry experience preferred
• Willing to obtain SIE, Series 6 and 63 Registrations

Ideal candidate would have:

• Active Life, Accident & Health insurance license
• Associate Financial Representative (AFR) contract
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, and/or equivalent work experience
• Active SIE, Series 6 and/or 7 and 63 Registrations

Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to embrace and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, with accuracy and reliability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills for problem solving and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team and individually
• Committed to professional development (e.g. licensing, registration, designations) and on-going training