Financial Advisor Associate

Summary

Patelco Credit Union is seeking a Financial Advisor Associate to provide retirement and investment services in San Jose, CA and surrounding areas. The role involves working with registered representatives, conducting client reviews, and serving as the broker of record for select member client accounts. The position offers a base pay of $64,488/year (plus commissions) and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, bonuses, 401(k), PTO, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Active FINRA SIE, Series 7, 66 (or 63 and 65) and California Insurance License
• Financial services industry experience
• Client-focused
• An excellent listener with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Competitive nature

Responsibilities

• Provide investment advice to current and prospective clients to help them achieve their financial goals
• Recommend suitable financial products and services depending on each client’s particular financial status and objectives
• Educate clients regarding the risks, advantages and disadvantages of the different products and services available to them to meet their financial goals
• Partner closely with the credit union branch manager to create a plan to educate members and provide coaching and sales support to credit union employees
• Contact assigned clients and schedule appointments to review goals
• Process paperwork and trades for assigned clients
• Handle routine member inquiries; effectively work with the back-office support personnel at vendors and broker-dealer to ensure a high degree of quality service and member satisfaction. Report specific problems to Program Manager on an as needed basis
• Set up and maintain client files with appropriate information and in accordance with FINRA compliance standards
• Keep all securities and insurance licensing current through successful completion of Continuing Education Requirements
• Complete weekly report of contacts made
• Service branch referrals for members with investment needs

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Rewards for completing wellness related activities
• Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
• Discounts on loan products
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Volunteer work