Wealth Investment Associate

Wilmington Trust; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Trust in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an Investments Associate to support Wealth Advisory Services. You will maintain knowledge of financial markets and the firm’s investment process, and articulate market information to clients and prospects.

The role includes developing Individual Policy Statements with clients, preparing portfolio recommendations, and coordinating with Investment Advisors to review performance and expand client relationships while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 years’ investment-related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 year’s investment-related experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of financial markets, Wilmington Trust investment process and wealth management offering.
• Articulate current and relevant economic, financial and market information to clients and prospects.
• Develop Individual Policy Statement (IPS) with and for clients including annual reviews and updates.
• Prepare and review with Investment Advisor portfolio recommendation letters and investment performance reviews.
• Maintain knowledge of Bank resources to facilitate client service delivery and expand client relationships.
• Support Investment Advisors and maintain relationships with Private Client Advisors and Trust Advisors.
• Understand and adhere to risk, regulatory standards and controls.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA or CFP certification (working towards)

Job description

Overview

Provides comprehensive investment management services to Wealth Advisory Services clients. Operates within a professional team environment supporting the delivery of an integrated wealth management offering consistent with individual financial goals of clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of financial markets, Wilmington Trust investment process and wealth management offering. Articulate current and relevant economic, financial and market information, as well as all available products/services to clients and prospects.
• Develop Individual Policy Statement (IPS) with and for clients including annual reviews and updates. Implement investment strategy recommendations.
• Prepare and review with Investment Advisor as needed, portfolio recommendation letters for advisory and co-trustee accounts, AO coordinations or best fit recommendations, and investment performance reviews.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of various Bank resources to facilitate client service delivery and expand client relationships.
• Serve as a support associate to assigned Investment Advisor(s) as required.
• Maintain a current understanding of changes in the industry including Federal and state specific and various government regulations.
• Participate in sales effort. Identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients.
• Maintain positive working relationships. Provide necessary support and information to clients, Private Client Advisors and Trust Advisors as well as others for all investment products.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope Of Responsibilities

Integral to the position is the ability to communicate internally with Bank management and executives and externally with clients and their representatives.

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 years’ investment-related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 year’s investment-related experience

• Comprehensive industry and investment knowledge
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Proficient personal computer skills with solid knowledge of pertinent office software
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong customer focus
• Proven experience working effectively within a team environment

Education And Experience Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Working towards CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $32.33 - $53.89 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America