Financial Sales Assistant

We’re passionate about transforming financial services. Our members, families, and the communities we call home motivate everything we do. As part of the credit union movement, we believe in providing our members with education, support, and guidance to build strong financial futures.

Why Canvas?

At Canvas, we’re dedicated to transforming financial services from the inside out. Our culture is a top priority and second to none. We strive to balance hard work and high achievement with a fun, supportive environment.

At Canvas, there are 5 behaviors we live by each day that will continue to help us be known for our heart and our people.

What’s In It For You

Seriously good benefits: Beyond healthcare, dental, and life insurance, we make it so worth your while. The starting pay range for this position is $60,000.00-$65,000.00/annual, and final pay rate will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity factors.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• World Class 401(k) Plan (up to a 10% company contribution)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rate Discounts on Qualifying Loans (including cars and houses)
• May be eligible for incentives or discretionary bonus based on results

Responsibilities

• Support advisor sales activities
• Execute on trade orders
• Process paperwork for annuities and life products
• Complete mutual fund trade tickets, place trades and monitor for settlement
• May engage in unsolicited trades or trades at the representative’s direction only
• Assist advisor and members with sales paperwork
• Setup draft accounts for members
• Run illustrations, assist in fund performance research and prepare client presentations for representative
• Contact client referrals to qualify and schedule appointments
• Service support for members
• Review submitted paperwork for accuracy and completeness; follow up with representative, client or home office to obtain necessary documentation
• Assist with address changes, questions, account changes, beneficiary updates, etc.
• Serve as a primary source for members’ service questions
• Establish and maintain files to meet compliance requirements
• Support CBSI Compliance initiatives
• Maintain confidential member information by adhering to CBSI’s policies and procedures for data security and privacy
• Present and train staff at branch meetings (referral training, CBSI program training)
• Lead execution of marketing strategy, may include:
  • Seminars
  • Lobby days
  • Direct mail or digital campaigns
  • Meet and greets
  • Call-out campaigns
  • Other strategies as identified
• Delegate responsibilities to coordinator as appropriate
• Comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other compliance requirements
• Follow all safety and security guidelines to properly safeguard member and organization assets
• Embrace ongoing education and learn/apply new skills and software applications
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Pre-employment background review (components include criminal, employment, address, social security number, motor vehicle record, global sanctions, and sex offender).

Requirements

• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials Examination, Series 7 and Colorado Life and Health licenses are required to be obtained within first six months of starting this position to continue employment
• FINRA Series 63, and 65/66 registrations may be required depending on business need
• Associate degree in business or marketing or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of brokerage and insurance products, terms, functions, suitability and compliance aspects
• Excellent customer service skills, as well as co-worker relationship skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining good organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within time frames
• Self-motivated and able to perform tasks without supervision
• Comfortable working both face-to-face and over the phone with people
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience with SalesForce and proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• For individuals new to this role:
  • Have a satisfactory background check and securities registration with CBSI licensed broker-dealer and/or verify all required insurance licensing
  • Have all outside business activity reviewed to ensure no conflicts of interest exist and applicable regulatory requirements are met
• High creativity and staff engagement
• Seeks ongoing personal development
• Optimizes work processes, continually finds efficiencies
• Resourceful
• Effective communicator
• Technology savvy
• Ability to identify financial needs of members
• Self-driven
• Business insight

Qualifications

• One year experience in related field

For Current Canvas Employees: To be considered, you must be meeting performance expectations, consistently demonstrating HEART behaviors, and must submit an up-to-date resume or update your Work History profile with your current responsibilities and accomplishments.

Schedule

High volume, fast-paced, dynamic office environment with some travel. Must be able to attend meetings and events outside of regular business hours.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

The job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines and filing cabinets. The position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets. The position requires bending, stooping, or standing as necessary.