Job Description

PARAPLANNER – FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION

Lancaster, PA

$45,000-$70,000 Total Cash Compensation Package

We are seeking to fill a full-time, salaried PARAPLANNER position for our Lancaster, PA office. This Paraplanner will provide coordination and support for all back-office business operations for the firm. This position will engage with experienced financial advisors, other team members and clients to create an enhanced client experience. Our rapidly growing firm is looking for an experienced individual to coordinate our services so that our larger size results in an enhancement of service and not a degradation. This is neither a sales nor commissioned position. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate with a minimum of FIVE YEARS experience in the financial services industry. ­­Benefits package includes PTO, short and long term disability, group term life insurance, and an employer-matching retirement plan. Although group health insurance is not provided, a generous stipend to purchase health insurance is provided in addition to the salary.

Bottom line—an above-average salary and benefits package will be offered for an above average candidate with experience. While we anticipate a learning curve to get to know our practices, we are looking for someone that has already mastered the terminology and routine industry practices required to provide back-office support to a financial services firm.

ABOUT US

Our financial planning and investment management firm generates its revenue through servicing existing clients through a fee-based fiduciary relationship. We serve approximately 400 families in Lancaster County and surrounding counties, and the word is spreading quickly. We have been identified by our broker-dealer as one of the fastest growing firms in the nation. We are laser focused on servicing our existing clients and carefully taking on new clients who meet our expectations and requirements. We are an established firm which has been incorporated for ten years. We are an ideal fit for a candidate looking for a long term and sustainable career, in a healthy, fun, and vibrant workplace.

Most importantly, we work with and serve a niche market of professionals in our community. We understand that our clients are the reason for our firm’s success, and we are looking for a candidate who embodies the mindset of being of service to our clients and other team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare selected materials, performance reports and various other illustrations in preparation for lead advisors annual review meetings.
• Process, follow through and document any actionable steps which result from impromptu client or team member interactions or scheduled client reviews.
• Maintain, administrator and update multiple client databases which focus on clients’ financial picture across several platforms: Client relations management (Redtail,) reporting (Albridge), custodial trading platform and asset management (Pershing,) broker-dealer compliance (American Portfolios) and most importantly our financial planning software (Asset-Map.)
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients though gathering, interpretation and organization of client data. Candidate needs to be able to review financial statements and accurately identify and label the account for our internal records. A sound knowledge of common IRS registrations (IRAs, 403(b)s, Roth, non-qualified, insurance, etc.) and assets is a must.
• Assist, monitor and report on clients who are going through life insurance underwriting. Experience with life insurance and underwriting is not mandatory, however a high level of attention to detail and consistency are vital to the success of this component.
• An understanding of the basic nature of life insurance is required to the extent necessary to be able to complete, submit, and keep accurate records of service forms, such as beneficiary updates, changes to premium payments, etc.
• Ability to establish priorities with minimal guidance, while being receptive to the handling of impromptu needs that may arise from other team members.
• Attend select client meetings as requested to facilitate documentation and posting of meeting notes; accurately document and track all meeting follow-up tasks.
• Nurture client relationships and initiate engagement with clients and follows-up with other team members.
• Assist team members in operational, administrative and lead advisor roles. It is our goal to find a team member who is well versed in the breadth of all other team roles while demonstrating a depth of knowledge in your specialty areas.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Trustworthiness that is associated with maintaining strict confidence of sensitive information.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience within the financial services industry with a preference towards those that have experience servicing client accounts rather than soliciting new business. We are especially open to qualified candidates who have experienced the uncomfortable pressure associated with the sales-based nature of the industry and feel called to a higher level of fiduciary service.
• Security and insurance licenses, and professional designations are not required, however, they will be preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the financial services industry as it relates to the specific responsibilities of this role is the most important qualification.
• Consistent and an unrelenting attention to detail is a must. Forms and databases must be accurately maintained without exception.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work exceedingly well with other team members.