Wealth Advisor III

First Financial Bank; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Wealth Advisor, where you will be the primary contact for clients, nurturing existing relationships while developing new ones. This role emphasizes a deep understanding of clients' financial situations to create tailored investment strategies. You will collaborate with the Investment Committee to address unique client needs and deliver annual investment reviews. If you have a passion for finance and a commitment to client success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of clients and the community.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment and portfolio management with complex client needs.
• Strong knowledge of investment solutions and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Develop investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Skills

Investment Management

Portfolio Management

Relationship Management

Financial Planning Software

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

CFA/CFP certification

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!

If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

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

• Seven (7) years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience; experience working with clients with complex investment management and financial planning needs.
• 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.

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.

Development and Training

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We are an E-Verify Employer.

About Us

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