Private Wealth Director

Northern Trust; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 236,555 - 414,115; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k and pension

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Wealth Management professional in Seattle, WA, to cultivate client relationships and develop tailored financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including significant relationship and portfolio management, and possess excellent communication skills.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $236,555 - 414,115 USD, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative culture at a reputable firm dedicated to its clients and community.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of industry experience required.
• Significant experience in relationship management and portfolio management.
• Series 7 and 63 certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates long-term relationships with clients.
• Develops tailored Wealth Management strategies.
• Coordinates specialists to offer holistic financial services.

Skills

Wealth Management principles

Relationship management

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics

MBA or Post-Graduate Degree preferred

CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM certificate preferred

Tools

Financial software

Asset management tools

Job description

Overview

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates and manages deep, long-term relationships with clients, serving as the central point of contact and helping navigate complex financial needs.
• Develops referrals and leads from internal and external sources including centers of influence working with clients.
• Understands each client’s unique family dynamics, financial goals, and philanthropic aspirations.
• Works with team of experts to develop and implement customized Wealth Management strategies for clients.
• Orchestrates specialists to provide holistic financial services including wealth structuring, credit facilities, banking, asset management, budgeting, insurance, charitable giving, wealth transfer, and tax services.
• Develops tailored meeting agendas and presentations with proactive, targeted advice and a relationship timeline to fulfill client goals in the short, medium and long term.
• Reviews accounts to determine the banking, investment and advisory needs of clients; anticipates and creates opportunities for enhancing the client relationships.
• Contributes to organic growth by expanding current relationships and sourcing new ones.
• Actively participates in the development of new and integrated solutions to meet client needs.
• Brings in experts, when appropriate, and closes the sales.
• Ensures smooth delivery of new services and communicates emerging needs.
• Incorporates digital solutions and capabilities to enhance the client experience.

Knowledge

• Broad understanding of Wealth Management principles including investment, tax planning, estate planning, and family governance
• Proven ability to work across multiple disciplines and synthesize complex information
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences
• Strong relationship management capabilities and high emotional intelligence
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to influence and negotiate

Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Business Administration, Finance, Economics)
• 10 - 15 years industry experience, including significant experience in relationship management and portfolio management
• MBA or Post-Graduate Degree preferred
• CFP, CPA, CFA, CTFA, CFM certificate preferred
• Series 7 and 63 required

Salary Range and Benefits

$236,555 - 414,115 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve. Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies. Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.