Financial Planning Paraplanner

Summary: Financial Planning firm seeks a highly energized and confident financial planning paraplanner who will thrive in a busy environment. Candidate must be extremely professional in appearance and manner, willing to accept direction, quick to learn, and computer savvy. Superior phone and computer skills required.

General Support (Additional duties may be assigned):

• Supports the Lead Advisor with analysis, client service and technical assistance

• Learns technical skills to prepare to service clients independently as a Service Advisor

Analytical Support

• Analyzes client information and prepares reports and presentations

• Enters information into financial planning software and prepares draft financial plans

• Research products and product pricing and contacts carriers for information

Client Service

• Answers basic questions for clients

• Shows clients how to access their accounts and read statements
  

• Presents product information or options to clients
  

• Handles requests for transfers of funds in and out of account
  

• Completes necessary forms for opening and maintaining accounts 
  

• Interfaces with the broker-dealer or custodian to obtain information, account data and convey service requests
  

• Maintains information in the CRM system
  

• Sets up and retrieves reports in the portfolio management system (e.g., Tamarac, Albridge)

• Assists in generating performance reports

The Ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• College level courses in business/finance preferred
• 12 months securities or related industry experience preferred

• Previous customer service experience
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to be at work on a regular basis
• Knowledge of general securities industry terminology and practices
• Ability to investigate, research, and resolve problems and concerns

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make rule-based and analytical decisions
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to take complete and accurate notes

• Skill in operating various office equipment including personal computer, copier, etc.
• Skill in utilizing various software packages such as Microsoft Office & Outlook
• Skills in written and verbal communication
• Willingness to obtain Series 7 and life and health insurance licenses
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification path preferred

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand for short periods of time, walk and climb stairs.

Benefits: Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick/personal days, 401(k), health insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer