Senior Wealth Advisor | Queens

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Elmhurst, NY is seeking a Wealth Relationship Advisor to grow bank and brokerage assets through proactive client engagement and planning. You will respond to referrals, tailor offerings, and provide securities guidance using firm models and research.

The role requires 5–8 years in financial services, licenses (SIE, Series 7/66), and a Bachelor’s degree. Expect a full-time schedule with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and client experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in proactive sales/service in financial services.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with solid communication.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with financial planning tools.
• Licenses: SIE; Active Series 7 and 66 (or 63/65) licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new clients to bring in assets.
• Deepen relationships with existing clients using planning skills.
• Respond to referrals and tailor offerings based on profiling.
• Make securities recommendations using firm models & research.
• Leverage referrals to grow portfolio and cross-sell with partners.
• Acquire new clients from referrals; manage follow-ups and compliance.
• Ensure KYC/AML and related regulatory procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with branch team to ensure a positive client experience.
• Assess risk in business decisions with emphasis on firm reputation.

Skills

Sales & client relationships

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Financial planning software

Job description

The Wealth Relationship Advisor SAFE Act is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with new clients with the goal of bringing in new bank and brokerage assets.
• Deepen relationships with existing clients in PWM and Retail bank through the use of financial planning and excellent discovery and profiling skills
• Respond to referrals and introductions generated through business partners and recommend the best offering to clients based on client profiling and suitability assessments
• Make securities recommendations and provide investment advice to clients through a select number of solutions using firm models & research.
• Master referral opportunities to grow portfolio.
• Refer opportunities to segment partners where appropriate (including, but not limited to Senior Wealth Advisor, Small Business Partners, Home Lending Officer, etc.)
• Acquire new clients through converting referral leads.
• Manage client follow-up and adhere to all Regulatory and Compliance operating procedures
• Ensure that KYC/AML and other compliance norms are strictly adhered to
• Partner with all roles on branch team to ensure all clients have a positive in-branch experience
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Experience in a proactive, successful sales and service role in the financial services industry
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and experience in financial planning software preferred
• Basic understanding of investment and financial planning strategies preferred
• Must be a self-starter, problem solver and a goal‑oriented team player able to work without direction
• Securities Industry Essentials – SIE - Active Series 7, 66 (or 63 and 65) licenses
• Group 1 insurance
• This position requires the employee to register as a mortgage loan originator with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry ("Registry") and obtain a unique identifier from the Registry before referring interested clients to Citibank for their mortgage needs, to maintain and renew that registration on an annual basis, to update registration information with the Registry on a timely basis, and to provide that unique identifier to consumers as required by applicable SAFE Act regulations and Citi policies and procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group:

Private Client Coverage

Job Family:

Financial Planning Services

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Elmhurst New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$70,000.00 - $70,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills:

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills:

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI:

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision‑making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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