Northern Trust
Financial Services
AssociateFinancialAdvisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Associate Financial Advisor at Northern Trust. Skills: Sales development, Client outreach, Revenue generation. Support Sr. Financial Advisor. Manage client relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase client outreach; Increase client development; Increase revenue; Build a book of clients; Contribute to practice revenue
Industry & Context.
Solves problems
Some travel may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-3 years securities industry sales experience, Broad knowledge of securities products, Securities Essentials Exam (SIE), Series 7, Series 66 (or 63/65), Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Bachelor's Degree in Business, Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Bachelor's Degree in related field
Nice to Have
Options expertise preferred, Experience in client facing service role, Experience in brokerage environment, Experience in investment advisory environment, Experience in financial services environment
What You'll Do.
Support Sr. Financial Advisor
Manage client relationships
Conduct financial analysis
Prepare materials for client meetings
Identify client goals
Identify client objectives
Update client objectives
Identify client risk appetite
Update client risk appetite
Provide solutions for clients
Provide strategies for clients
Develop knowledge of investment markets
Interact with partners
Communicate client relationship information
Provide proactive recommendations
Build confidence in client meetings
Take on client relationships
Support day to day client servicing
Evaluate investment objectives
Provide guidance to clients
Respond to client needs
Respond to client requests
Update client information
Organize client records
Maintain client records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with internal partners; Work with Wealth Management Teams; Work with Wealth Management Offices
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Oral communication skills
Full Job Description
**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. This is a strategic sales development role within Northern Trust Securities, Inc (NTSI). In partnership with a Senior Financial Advisor, this motivated and client-focused individual will work to help increase client outreach, development, and revenue. Participating in both administrative and sales aspects of a portfolio conservations. This role also presents an opportunity to work independently to support the needs of the Advisor’s brokerage and advisory clients. Formulate research and recommendations to proactively engage in client conversations. The study and mastery knowledge of the eMoney Financial Planning tool, which will allow the AFA to begin to contribute in client meetings. The AFA will work with NTSI Capital Markets, Northern Trust Asset Management, and many Third-Party Asset Managers to develop expertise and knowledge to provide best in class execution and investment advice. This role will also work with internal partners to respond to client requests. It will be important for this role to continues to build knowledge of the company, processes, and book of clients. Engagement in prescribed guidelines, policies, and procedure in analyzing situations. Additional guidance will be provided by Sales Practice Principals and Sales Management. As the **Associate Financial Advisor** progresses, there will be an ultimate expectation to build a book of clients and contribute to the revenue of
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