WM Affluent Associate

U.S. Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Chicago is seeking a seasoned support professional to assist Investment Relationship Managers in sales, processing and client service within the Wealth Management division.

You will handle appointments, prepare investment proposals, maintain client files and participate in business development efforts, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; industry experience may substitute.
• FINRA registrations and licenses required or preferred.
• Five+ years of investment industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides sales, processing, operational, administrative and customer service support to Investment Relationship Managers.
• Keeps appointments, prepares investment proposals and routine correspondence, and maintains client files.
• Assists in business development and coordinates marketing campaigns with internal departments.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

FINRA SIE / Series 7 / 63 / 65/66 licenses

Job description

Job Overview

At U.S. Bank, we’s on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at — all from Day One.

Job Description

Provides sales, processing, operational, administrative and customer service support to Investment Relationship Managers of U.S. Bancorp Investment Sales. Performs administrative support duties to assist Investment Relationship Managers such as: making and tracking appointments, preparing investment proposals/reviews/routine correspondence, organizing paper flow in adherence to the firm’s record-keeping requirements, maintaining client files and supplies, answering phones, opening and disseminating mail. Assists in business development at the direction of the Investment Relationship Managers such as: meeting with existing or new prospects, contacting existing client base to review current relationship, planning and coordinating marketing campaigns/business development seminars and meeting with internal departments to discuss joint business initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Five or more years of investment industry experience preferred
• FINRA SIE, Series7, Series63 and 65/or66 registrations and life, variable life, health and disability licenses

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, specifically with investment advisory and brokerages services, internal policies, procedures, and all associated regulatory requirements
• Experience with the policies, processes and procedures of the brokerage industry, FINRA and SEC regulatory standards and all applicable regulatory bodies, ensuring regulatory standards are met
• Has a deep understanding of the Wealth Management Advisor’s business model, needs and key drivers as well as the sales process
• Considerable knowledge of internal administrative, compliance and operational procedures
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, prioritization, follow-up and relationship building skills

Benefits

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

EEO and Diversity

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

Background, Security and Compliance

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program. The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $25.77 - $34.33. U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Disability Accommodations

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Closing

At U.S. Bank, we’s on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever‑growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at — all from Day One.