Financial Consultant - NWCM
Northwest Federal Credit Union

Job Info

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Overview

The Financial Consultant provides investment advisory services for NWFA's clients by creating tailored investments strategies to help them create, grow, protect and preserve their assets and providing independent, objective advice and professional investment management using a comprehensive life-planning approach. They will meet with prospects, open and service accounts, place trades and collaborate with the credit union team to develop relationships to generate business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to clients that are assigned to Financial Consultants in FC team to offer review consultations
• Conduct client meetings to update necessary financial information, assess their unique goals, determine their needs and look for opportunities to gain wallet share
• Prepare financial plans, as necessary, utilizing financial planning software
• Learn all firm offerings and products and services from LPL
• Maintain a minimum client service score
• Make sure all accounts are within their defined risk score with their investment objective
• Update and maintain accurate records in CRM system related to clients assigned
• Responsible for all servicing of existing accounts
• Prepare paperwork to open new accounts and ensure all paperwork is in good order
• Places trades as necessary
• Searches for cross-sell opportunities back to the credit union or subsidiaries based on the client's needs
• Maintains compliance with all NWFG, NWFA and broker-dealer policies and procedures, and all rules set forth by FINRA, SEC and applicable state regulators
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent years of experience; within the financial services field is preferred
• A FINRA Series 7 is required
• FINRA 63/65 or 66 is strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years' work experience in the investment industry is required
• An active Life and Health Insurance license is required (may be obtained within a 120 days of employment)
• Strong client relationship-building experience
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of financial markets and can effectively simplify complex financial concepts while building relationships with clients
• Strong organizational skills are a must
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at one time while meeting deadlines
• Clean SEC and FINRA record
• Hybrid remote work
• Must be able to work the hours of M-F 8:00am-5:30pm

Additional Compensation

Northwest Federal offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program, which includes medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid volunteer time, parental leave, company paid disability and life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with up to 7% employer match.

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.

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