Key Private Bank Associate Relationship Manager

KeyBank; Westlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Key Private Bank at KeyBank is seeking an Associate Relationship Manager to manage and grow relationships with high-net-worth clients, delivering financial advice and tailored banking, borrowing, and investment solutions.

The ARM partners with experienced Relationship Managers to identify growth opportunities, coordinate advisory teams, and ensure a best-in-class client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in financial services.
• FINRA licenses S7/S66 or S63/S65 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow client relationships; identify opportunities.
• Coordinate extended advisory team for client needs.
• Develop financial plans based on client goals.
• Know KPB sales process and client service standards.
• Document progress using CRM tracking tools.
• Meet or exceed sales goals through referrals and new business.
• Deliver in-person client presentations of financial solutions.
• Represent Key to community organizations.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial products knowledge

Written and verbal communication

High-net-worth experience

Sales experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in business

Equivalent experience

Job description

Location:

166 Crocker Park Boulevard, Westlake Ohio

Job Summary

Key Private Bank (KPB) is dedicated to serving our clients’ financial needs through expert advice and personalized banking, borrowing, and investment solutions. The Associate Relationship Manager (ARM) is at the center of this client promise by managing and building client relationships through knowledgeable advice that is aligned with the clients’ financial goals. The ARM works to identify growth opportunities in an existing book of high-net-worth clients or through dedicated internal referral channels to achieve individual sales goals while partnering with experienced Relationship Managers throughout the sales process.

Essential Functions

• Identifies opportunities to retain, expand and acquire client relationships. Gather information from the client and consult with appropriate team members to recommend banking, borrowing and investment solutions.
• Engages and coordinates the extended advisory team based on client needs. Acts as a client advocate/representative on assembled team. If needed, engages the Market Leader or other Relationship Manager based upon complexity of the client relationship.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ needs, based on the review and analysis of personal and business financial data gathered through Relationship Reviews, the customer relationship manager (CRM) system and personal meetings. Captures the client’s goals in a financial plan.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the KPB Sales Process, Client Experience and Client Service Standards.
• Employs and maintains a disciplined approach to the client review process using designated tracking tools to document progress on implementation of client strategies.
• Meets or exceeds assigned individual sales goals by expanding existing client relationships, closing referrals and/or capturing new business growth.
• Prepares and delivers in person client presentations, individually or as part of a team, presenting appropriate financial solutions via consultative review and proactive contact.
• Participates in Community organizations and to demonstrate Key’s commitment to the local community.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of financial wealth management and brokerage investment advisory services and products as well as knowledge of competitors and competitive products.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field (preferred)
• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of financial services-related experience (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• FINRA License S7 (preferred)
• FINRA License S66 (preferred) or
• FINRA License S63 (preferred) and
• FINRA License S65 (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent client relationship and superior partnering skills.
• Deep knowledge of financial products and banking regulations.
• Established excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals and their financial issues (preferred).
• Experience working in credit teams and a proven understanding of the importance of asset quality and exceptional customer service (preferred).
• Sales or customer service experience.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Travel

• Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Driving Requirements

• Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (Sales)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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