Wealth Advisor II

About the role

The Wealth Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact with the Wealth client. The Wealth Advisor is responsible for maintaining existing Wealth relationships and developing new client relationships. Key responsibilities include developing a deep knowledge of the client's entire financial and family situation in order to structure a goals-based investment management strategy and financial plan.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Serves as client’s primary point of contact.
• Delivers on Client Service Standards to maximize client satisfaction and drive retention and acquisition.
• Generates sales leads through cross-function collaboration, centers of influence and personal contacts.
• Selects specific FFB asset allocation strategies according to client goals and risk tolerances.
• Implements FFB asset allocation strategies for new and incremental assets within client accounts.
• Congrates unique portfolio requirements or client situations with FFB Investment Committee.
• Coordinates unique portfolio requirements or client situations with FFB Investment Committee.
• Communicates updates to FFB portfolio strategies to clients and prospects.
• Utilizes financial planning to drive client retention and acquisition.
• Serves on the FFB Investment Committee as client advocate and strategy consultant.
• Completes regulator investment review requirements for assigned client accounts and adheres to other departmental compliance guidelines.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Five (5) years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience; experience working with clients with investment management and financial planning needs of medium complexity.
• Relationship management experience with clients is required.
• Knowledge of investment solutions, risk management, asset allocation and program design.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of financial planning software.
• Business development experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to effectively articulate investment management and financial planning options to clients.
• Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study.
• CFA/CFP is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

Level of Complexity and Scope

• Degree of Independence and Decision-Making Required: High

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs
• Frequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbs
• Frequently sits, stands and drives

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training

Pay Range: $74,000/year to $100,000/year

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an E-Verify Employer.

Our Values

At first financial bank, our mission is clear: to be the best bank to do business with, the best place to work, and the best financial partner for our shareholders and the communities we serve. We believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. That’s why we’re guided by core values that shape everything we do: Doing the right thing, Teamwork, Mutual respect, Wellbeing, Excellence.