Investment Assistant II - Licensed

Description

If you’re passionate about a career in Wealth Management, Citizens Securities, Inc. is hiring for the Investment Assistant II role. Citizens Securities, Inc. is a high-quality investment services provider, focused on helping clients reach their short- and long-term financial goals, while growing market shares in the states in which we currently operate. In this position you will receive training materials, coaching, and dedicated time and support to successfully pass your Series 7 and 66 exams.

The Investment Assistant II works closely with the assigned Financial Advisor(s) to maximize revenue production by serving as the primary liaison between operations and internal departments, promptly responding to all client service requests, client appointment scheduling and preparation, and audit preparation while adhering to all FINRA, CCOIS, CFG and state securities regulations on a daily basis. You are responsible for the new account opening process, while maintaining the highest level of accuracy. You will occasionally be responsible for selected marketing activities including contacting the assigned Financial Advisor’s book of business to solidify relationships, coordinating all prospecting and follow-up efforts (telemarketing), serving as the client liaison for affiliated companies, assisting in coordinating client seminars, following up on referrals received from business partners, and providing sales activity reporting.

Travel within assigned geographic location may be required.

Primary responsibilities include

Serve as liaison between clients, financial advisor(s), and internal departments
Complete new client onboarding and service requests for existing clients
Schedule/confirm client appointments
Submit cases into workflow and follow through to funding
Manage CRM and pipeline entry
Sustain expertise on operational processes and systems

Qualifications

Understanding of general banking and wealth management services
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce a plus
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, confident and ability to multitask and prioritize
Continuously exhibits personal integrity, professional initiative, highly adaptable to change and open to new ideas
A track record of working effectively in a team environment and building strong relationships with teammates, business partners and specialists

Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

College degree in a business-related field preferred or a High School Degree/GED with a minimum 3 or more years industry experience
A combination of Life and Health, Series 6, and/or Life and Health, SIE licenses required
Must be able to obtain Series 7 and 66 within specific timeframe required

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth