Wealth Advisor II

First Financial Bank; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

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Job summary

First Financial Bank in Peoria, IL, seeks a Wealth Advisor to act as the primary contact for Wealth clients, building a deep understanding of financial situations to tailor goals-based investment plans. You will balance client service with growth, delivering thoughtful strategies and regular reviews.

This role emphasizes relationship management, high-level investment knowledge, and collaboration with the Investment Committee to meet regulatory and client goals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience with medium complexity.
• Relationship management experience with clients is required.
• Knowledge of investment solutions, risk management, asset allocation and program design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as client’s primary point of contact and drives client satisfaction and retention.
• Generates sales leads through cross-functional collaboration and personal networks.
• Gathers client data to structure goals-based investment strategies and financial plans.
• Selects asset allocation strategies and implements them for client assets.
• Coordinates portfolio requirements with the Investment Committee.
• Delivers annual investment reviews and communicates portfolio updates to clients.
• Utilizes financial planning to drive client retention and growth.
• Serves on the Investment Committee as client advocate and strategy consultant.
• Completes regulator investment reviews and adheres to compliance guidelines.

Skills

Relationship management

Investment solutions knowledge

Risk management

Financial planning software

Communication & presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

CFA/CFP preferred

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written!

The Wealth Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact with the Wealth client. The Wealth Advisor is responsible for maintaining existing Wealth relationships and developing new client relationships. Key responsibilities include developing a deep knowledge of the client’s entire financial and family situation in order to structure a goals-based investment management strategy and financial plan.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Serves as client’s primary point of contact. Delivers on Client Service Standards to maximize client satisfaction and drive retention and acquisition
• Generates sales leads through cross-function collaboration, centers of influence and personal contacts
• Develops perspective on clients by gathering personal data and information on financial situation, goals, objectives and risk
• Selects specific FFB asset allocation strategies according to client goals and risk tolerances. Implements FFB asset allocation strategies for new and incremental assets within client accounts
• Coordinates unique portfolio requirements or client situations with FFB Investment Committee
• Delivers annual investment reviews to clients. Communicates updates to FFB portfolio strategies to clients and prospects
• Utilization of financial planning to drive client retention and acquisition
• Serves on the FFB Investment Committee as client advocate and strategy consultant
• Completes regulator investment review requirements for assigned client accounts and adheres to other departmental compliance guidelines

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Five (5) years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience; experience working with clients with investment management and financial planning needs of medium complexity
• Relationship management experience with clients is required
• Knowledge of investment solutions, risk management, asset allocation and program design
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of financial planning software

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Business development experience is a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to effectively articulate investment management and financial planning options to clients
• Experience in banking or financial services is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study
• CFA/CFP is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs
• Frequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbs
• Frequently sits, stands and drives

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Pay Range

$74,000/annually to $100,000/annually

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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