Senior/Financial Advisor

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accidental insurance

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior/Financial Advisor to guide clients through wealth management solutions, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and structured notes. You will advise on investment strategies, assess risk, and work with a team to identify suitable clients and opportunities.

The role emphasizes delivering best-in-class execution and customized advice, leveraging deep market knowledge and a client-centric approach to help clients reach their financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience.
• Broad knowledge of all securities products; options expertise preferred.
• Professional designation (CFP) preferred.
• Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to identify goals, objectives, and risk appetite.
• Provide solutions and strategies to help clients achieve goals.
• Work in a team to identify and develop clients and prospects.
• Use broad market knowledge to inform clients and educate partners on strategies.
• Balance high level execution with development and strategic direction of business activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Securities products knowledge

Options knowledge

Sales presentations

Communication skills

Travel required

Salesforce

Education

CFP designation preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The main focus of the Northern Trust Senior/Financial Advisor is to advise on a variety of investment solutions, as part of an overall Wealth Management process. The advisor will work to provide best in class execution and investment advice that is intended to help clients accomplish their financial goals and objectives. Investment strategies include, but are not limited to, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, unit investment trusts, option strategies, 10b5-1s, structured notes, and fee-based solutions.

• The Northern Trust Financial Advisor consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk.
• This collaboration should result in providing solutions and strategies that are aimed towards accomplishing clients’ goals target.
• Work in a team environment to identify and develop specific clients and prospects that are compatible with Northern Trust.
• Utilizes broad knowledge of the investment markets and terminology to inform and educate clients and partners on specific strategies, particularly concentrated around positions.
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience.
• Must have broad based knowledge of all securities products, options expertise preferred.
• Required Securities license: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65)
• Professional designation preferred (CFP)
• Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills.
• Individual must be goal driven and self-motivated.
• Some travel may be required.
• Experience with Salesforce

Salary Range: $95,000 - 140,000 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.

Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Terms and Conditions

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APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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