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Covenant Trust Company

Vice President of Business Development

Covenant Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Looking to make an impact at a unique, mission-centered financial services organization? Join Covenant Trust as our Vice President of Business Development!

At

Covenant Trust , we serve families and institutions with a full suite of trust services, including investment management, financial guidance, and gift and estate planning. We thrive on helping our clients to achieve their purposes and make a difference in the world around them.

Position Summary

The

Vice President of Business Development

leads the organization’s business development and client servicing efforts. The VP of Business Development is responsible for developing and implementing well-founded strategies that will enhance the organization’s overall competitiveness in the market, optimize the effectiveness of the Financial Advisor model, and better serve Covenant Trust clients. The VP of Business Development supervises the 13-member Financial Advisor team as well as the Director of Marketing, and serves as a Financial Advisor for key client relationships.

What We Look For:

Bachelor’s Degree required, a concentration in Investments, Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics preferred.

Ten (10) years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in new business and sales-related roles. Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role.

Ability to build relationships with team members by creating an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration.

CFP designation preferred, or other demonstrated financial expertise.

A heart for serving others and a passion for helping individuals and mission-centered institutions achieve their financial and charitable purposes.

Self-directed and motivated, able to work independently with excellent follow through and attention to detail, yet also able to work collaboratively with the Financial Advisors, Covenant Trust office staff, and owner representatives.

Travel requirement:

Monthly travel to Chicago headquarters is required – generally 2-3 days onsite per month. Additionally, significant travel is required to maintain Financial Advisor, client, and prospect contacts.

Salary and Benefits:

Base salary:

$140,000-160,000, plus bonus opportunity.

Comprehensive benefits package

including choice of three medical plans; prescription drug coverage; dental; vision; employer paid life and disability; structured bonus; 401(k) with employer match; 11 paid holidays; PTO; paid volunteer time off; voluntary benefits include accident and critical illness, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection; pre-tax commuter benefits.

To apply for this position:

please send a cover letter and your resume to Kiersten Lundgren, HR Manager, at kelundgren@covenanttrust.com. Position description available upon request. A resume can also be submitted through our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60604

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