Senior Wealth Advisor SAFE Act - Western Connecticut
About the role
Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills to filter, prioritize, and validate complex and dynamic material. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal or formal leadership roles within teams, including coaching and training new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc., by influencing decisions through advice, counsel, and facilitating services.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with new clients with the goal of bringing in new bank and brokerage assets.
- Deepen relationships with existing clients in PWM and Retail bank through financial planning and excellent discovery and profiling skills.
- Respond to referrals and introductions generated through business partners and recommend the best offering to clients based on client profiling and suitability assessments.
- Make securities recommendations and provide investment advice to clients through a select number of solutions using firm models and research.
- Master referral opportunities to grow portfolio.
- Refer opportunities to segment partners where appropriate (including, but not limited to Senior Wealth Advisor, Small Business Partners, Home Lending Officer, etc.).
- Acquire new clients through converting referral leads.
- Manage client follow-up and adhere to all Regulatory and Compliance operating procedures.
- Ensure that KYC/AML and other compliance norms are strictly adhered to.
- Partner with all roles on the branch team to ensure all clients have a positive in-branch experience.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience.
- Experience in a proactive, successful sales and service role in the financial services industry.
- Strong analytical and financial skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and experience in financial planning software preferred.
- Basic understanding of investment and financial planning strategies preferred.
- Must be a self-starter, problem solver, and a goal-oriented team player able to work without direction.
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) – Active Series 7, 66 (or 63 and 65) licenses.
- Group 1 insurance.
- This position requires registration as a mortgage loan originator with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry ("Registry") and obtaining a unique identifier before referring clients to Citibank for mortgage needs. Must maintain and renew this registration annually, update information timely, and provide the unique identifier to consumers as required by SAFE Act regulations and Citi policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
Pay
$70,000.00 - $70,000.00 annual salary. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
Schedule
Full time.
Primary Location: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States.