Job Description

INVESTMENT SPECIALIST needed for Financial Advisory practice in Chino Hills, CA. Advisor was named in a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list for 2019 & 2020. Through independent, conflict-free advice and investment expertise, we strive to be the driving force that empowers clients to achieve their investment objectives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a full time Investment Specialist to add to our team. This is not a sales role.

This role supports the investment process from ideas to implementation, offering a diverse range of opportunities for engaging work and professional growth. Our mission is to maintain the integrity of new and existing client portfolios consistent with the proper recommendations to help our clients meet their long-term goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a key member of Investment committee, you will be responsible from ideas to implementation investment strategies for portfolio allocation and rebalancing
• Ability to assess client financial situations and analyze portfolios
• Implement initial and subsequent asset allocation trades
• Reconcile strategy models
• Prepare proposals, and gather information in preparation for Advisor client/prospect meetings
• Trading and Money Movement
• Correspond with clients to handle investment related service issues
• Additional projects, as requested by Financial Advisor

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Direct attention to detail and organization
• Must be a great people person with a friendly can-do attitude.
• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff
• Ability to multi-task & perform well under pressure
• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow
• Able to work as a team
• Proactive and inquisitive about markets, financial theory, investment management industry
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated by advisor, Ameriprise Financial and FINRA
• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor’s practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required; preferably Finance
• MBA and/or CFP/CFA preferred
• Five or more years of analytical and research experience in an investment related field
• Solid knowledge of financial investing techniques; knowledge and familiarity with the major markets
• Basic understanding of pensions, defined contribution plans and non-profits
• FINRA Series 7, 63 and/or 66 required
• Morningstar, Thomson Reuters, Salesforce, Vestmark experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel

SALARY: commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer 401k Profit Sharing