Manager, Advisor Support

Osaic; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Job summary

Osaic is seeking a Manager, Advisor Support in the Scottsdale/Atlanta hubs. The role leads a team to service and retain financial professionals, with a hybrid in-office schedule and competitive compensation including base salary and bonus.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in support, 5+ years of management, and deep knowledge of the Investment Advisory space. Bachelor's degree preferred; FINRA licensure is a plus. Join a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of experience.
• Minimum 8 years of support experience with 5+ years in management.
• Experience supporting high producing financial professionals.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Advisor Support Specialists to support and retain financial professionals.
• Set team goals, establish vision and execute to achieve results.
• Coach across diverse methods to drive satisfaction, service, quality and productivity.
• Provide timely coaching, training, and performance management.
• Maintain employee engagement while balancing productivity.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships.
• Address operational and organizational challenges impacting the team.
• Adapt to changing business needs and guide through shifting priorities.
• Expand influence through networking and knowledge sharing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial services experience

Coaching

Team management

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Decision making

Relationships building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Customer Service Opportunity in Financial Services

Manager, Advisor Support

Location(s):

Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite750, Atlanta, GA 30339

Scottsdale: 18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Osaic has returned to the office on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 4 days weekly in the office. Applicants should be located at one of our hubs listed above and must be willing to work this schedule.

Role Type:Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $70,000 - 75,000 + annual performance-based bonus

Actual compensation offered will be determined individually, based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, licensure, experience, and education.

Our competitive compensation is just one component of Osaic's total compensation package. Additional benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, paid time away, volunteer days and much more. To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page:Osaic Benefits.

Summary:

The Advisor Support organization strives to provide the best service and experience to the financial professionals we serve, along with their staffs and teams. The primary objective of the Advisor Support team is to deliver a high degree of personalized service through comprehensive home office support and product education, acting as the primary point of contact between financial professionals and home office functions. Our Advisor Support Specialists focus on taking ownership of the needs of their aligned financial professionals, working to elevate individual experiences, build deeper relationships, and drive customer loyalty.

As such, the ideal Manager, Advisor Support must be capable of succeeding in a fast-paced team environment and possess a passion for elevating the advisor experience. This position's primary objective is to manage a team of individual contributors responsible for the service and retention of financial professionals.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Advisor Support Specialists that will support and retain Osaic's Financial Professionals.
• Set team goals, establish vision and take action to achieve goals
• Effectively coach, in a diversity of ways, to drive team results for advisor satisfaction, service, quality, and productivity aligned to department objectives
• Provide timely coaching, training, and total performance management
• Have a keen focus on employee engagement while balancing productivity
• Develop and maintain internal relationships
• Identify and take responsibility for addressing operational and organizational challenges that impact the team
• Effectively adopt changing business needs and guide employees through shifting priorities
• Actively seek opportunities to expand own sphere of influence through networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration
• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years support experience or relevant experience with other firms
• At least 5 years management experience required with demonstrated ability to develop people, at different performance levels, via established performance objectives, regular feedback, and appropriate recognition
• Extensive experience and comfort level with engaging and supporting the needs of high producing Financial Professionals
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to display relentless poise in a fast/high pressure and demanding environment with a heightened level of advisor dedication
• Outstanding professional presence and positive customer service attitude
• Relevant experience with Investment Advisory business
• Basic knowledge of Qualified Retirement Plans (i.e., 401(k), Individual-K, and 403b (7))
• Working knowledge of Margin Calls, Cash Dues, Reorganization inquiries, restricted stock, and pending papers transactions
• Strong interaction with clearing firms and external vendors on routine brokerage and non-brokerage account platform
• Successful track record of customer-centric decision making
• Ability to cope with and persevere through frequent and unexpected changes
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred Requirements:

• 8+ years' experience in financial services operations or broker-dealer setting.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or related field is preferred CRM experience / Salesforce experience.
• FINRA Series 7 license
• FINRA Series 24