Northwest FCU
Financial Consultant - NWCM
Northwest FCU, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Overview:
The Financial Consultant provides investment advisory services for NWFA's clients by creating tailored investments strategies to help them create, grow, protect and preserve their assets and providing independent, objective advice and professional investment management using a comprehensive life-planning approach. They will meet with prospects, open and service accounts, place trades and collaborate with the credit union team to develop relationships to generate business opportunities.Responsibilities:Outreach to clients that are assigned to Financial Consultants in FC team to offer review consultationsConduct client meetings to update necessary financial information, assess their unique goals, determine their needs and look for opportunities to gain wallet sharePrepare financial plans, as necessary, utilizing financial planning softwareLearn all firm offerings and products and services from LPLMaintain a minimum client service scoreMake sure all accounts are within their defined risk score with their investment objectiveUpdate and maintain accurate records in CRM system related to clients assignedResponsible for all servicing of existing accountsPrepare paperwork to open new accounts and ensure all paperwork is in good orderPlaces trades as necessarySearches for cross-sell opportunities back to the credit union or subsidiaries based on the clients needsMaintains compliance with all NWFG, NWFA and broker-dealer policies and procedures, and all rules set forth by FINRA, SEC and applicable state regulatorsRemains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)Performs other related duties as assigned#NWFCU1Qualifications:Bachelors Degree required or equivalent years of experience; within the financial services field is preferredA FINRA Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 are requiredMinimum of three years work experience in the investment industry is requiredAn active Life and Health Insurance license is required (may be obtained within a 120 days of employment)Strong client relationship-building experienceDemonstrate a deep understanding of financial markets and can effectively simplify complex financial concepts while building relationships with clientsStrong organizational skills are a mustAbility to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadlinesClean SEC and FINRA recordHybrid remote workMust be able to work the hours of M-F 8:00am-5:30pm
EEO Notice:Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.
The Financial Consultant provides investment advisory services for NWFA's clients by creating tailored investments strategies to help them create, grow, protect and preserve their assets and providing independent, objective advice and professional investment management using a comprehensive life-planning approach. They will meet with prospects, open and service accounts, place trades and collaborate with the credit union team to develop relationships to generate business opportunities.Responsibilities:Outreach to clients that are assigned to Financial Consultants in FC team to offer review consultationsConduct client meetings to update necessary financial information, assess their unique goals, determine their needs and look for opportunities to gain wallet sharePrepare financial plans, as necessary, utilizing financial planning softwareLearn all firm offerings and products and services from LPLMaintain a minimum client service scoreMake sure all accounts are within their defined risk score with their investment objectiveUpdate and maintain accurate records in CRM system related to clients assignedResponsible for all servicing of existing accountsPrepare paperwork to open new accounts and ensure all paperwork is in good orderPlaces trades as necessarySearches for cross-sell opportunities back to the credit union or subsidiaries based on the clients needsMaintains compliance with all NWFG, NWFA and broker-dealer policies and procedures, and all rules set forth by FINRA, SEC and applicable state regulatorsRemains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)Performs other related duties as assigned#NWFCU1Qualifications:Bachelors Degree required or equivalent years of experience; within the financial services field is preferredA FINRA Series 7 and 63/65 or 66 are requiredMinimum of three years work experience in the investment industry is requiredAn active Life and Health Insurance license is required (may be obtained within a 120 days of employment)Strong client relationship-building experienceDemonstrate a deep understanding of financial markets and can effectively simplify complex financial concepts while building relationships with clientsStrong organizational skills are a mustAbility to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadlinesClean SEC and FINRA recordHybrid remote workMust be able to work the hours of M-F 8:00am-5:30pm
EEO Notice:Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.