Financial Advisor

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk.
• Collaborates with the team to identify and develop specific clients and prospects that are compatible with Northern Trust target profiles.
• Uses broad knowledge of the investment markets and terminology to inform and educate clients and partners around various strategies, particularly around concentrated positions.
• Collaborates with NTSI traders to ensure excellence in execution.
• Participates in team conversations to help develop and implement best in class investment strategies and solutions that will maximize sales efforts.
• Thoroughly documents client notes/interactions into Salesforce to ensure all members of the advisory team are informed and updated on client interactions.
• Maintains awareness of the market and information sources to make appropriate and timely strategy decisions for clients and partners.
• Develops and implements personal sales goals and business plans based on experience and product knowledge.
• Provides the highest level of client service to clients, which is a top priority.
• Operates independently, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the business unit/function.
• Acts as a subject matter expert, providing comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to the team and partners at a high technical level.
• Conducts preliminary analysis and responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management.
• Strategically develops, implements, and administers programs within functional areas.
• Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills are essential.
• The individual must be goal-driven and self-motivated.
• Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience.
• Broad-based knowledge of all securities products, with options expertise preferred.
• Required Securities license: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65).
• Professional designation preferred (CFP).

Qualifications

• Must have broad-based knowledge of all securities products, with options expertise preferred.
• Required Securities license: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65).
• Professional designation preferred (CFP).

Skills

• Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills.
• Goal-driven and self-motivated.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Pay

Salary range is $95,600 - 162,400 USD.

Schedule

Flexible schedule is available.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component