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Berkshire Bank

VP, Wealth Advisor

Berkshire Bank, Boston, MA


Job Description

Division: Asset Management

Department: Berkshire Wealth Management

Reports to: SVP, Wealth Management Administration

Status: Exempt/Officer

Grade: 12

Pay Range: $80,083 - $170,031

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Boston, MA

Purpose/Objective:

Assists in implementing and delivering a full range of services to clients, including financial planning and fiduciary services. Should also enjoy and thrive in a growth and mission-driven culture.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Maintains existing client accounts by nurturing client relationships and educating on new services and products. Meets regularly with clients and provides input on long-term financial and estate planning matters.
  • Assists in identifying, developing, and responding to new business opportunities. Contributes to new business goals by developing new sales opportunities through a variety of different channels both internally and externally. Collaborates with colleagues throughout the bank to achieve a high level of broad client service.
  • Ensures compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one's duties.


Education:

  • BA or equivalent degree


Experience:

  • 5+ years of Wealth Management experience managing high net worth client relationships; experience managing institutional accounts, including non-profits, foundations, and endowments a plus
  • Strong fiduciary background
  • Strong relationships with external partners including estate planning attorneys and accountants
  • Demonstrated record of meeting new business goals


Skills Knowledge:

  • Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
  • Ability to handle large workloads efficiently; excellent time management skills
  • Excellent writing communication skills; ability to communicate complex information in terms clients will understand
  • Ability and willingness to engage in public presentations in an educational capacity through in person and virtual channels
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, present and implement financial plans with Bank clientele and prospects
  • Ability to communicate investment concepts including performance reviews
  • Ability to create a sense of trust and confidence quickly with new clients and to maintain both with existing clients
  • Demonstrates a high level of Berkshire Bank's Be FIRST leadership behaviors


Berkshire Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.