Financial Service Associate

Financial Service Associate Location :

Iowa City, IA Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

• Moving bonus available for non-local applicants

About Us:

We are a team of progressive financial service professionals dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience and giving back to our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a team-centered culture where collaboration, accountability and authenticity are essential. As a small business, we offer a dynamic work environment where responsibilities can evolve, providing ample opportunities for learning, growth and professional development.

Position Overview:

The Financial Service Associate will be responsible for supporting the lead Financial Advisor in a financial services practice. They will assist with documenting client meetings, fulfilling service requests, and managing correspondence while promoting operational efficiency across the organization as a whole. This position is a client-facing, salary-based role with opportunities for growth and no sales requirements . Start date is negotiable. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with exceptional organization, time management and communication skills. Financial Service industry experience is desired but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior staff managing email correspondence and responding to client requests
• Assist with client meeting preparation, generating agendas and forms in advance
• Conduct independent research to verify paperwork requirements, processes and procedures with both internal and external stakeholders
• Arrive prepared and on-time to participate in scheduled client meetings each day
• Document client interactions in CRM software in a timely manner, identifying and assigning follow-up tasks as needed
• Provide exceptional hospitality and customer service to all clients and visitors
• Assist clients with scheduling, technology, document delivery and cash management
• Collaborate with team members on various projects to achieve collective goals
• Adapt to changing roles and responsibilities as needed in a small business environment
• Go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction and office efficiency, always maintaining confidentiality and discretion

Ideal Candidates:

• Are accountable, detail-oriented, organized, responsible, and reliable
• Possess excellent communication skills and are comfortable in a client-facing role
• Are genuinely interested in helping others and putting client needs first
• Take ownership of tasks and see them through from beginning to end
• Enjoy problem solving, anticipating obstacles and planning ahead
• Have a proven track record making positive contributions to team environments

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• 3-5 years professional experience in any industry
• 1-3 years in the financial service industry a related field, such as: Retail Banking, Insurance, Loan Processing Wealth Management, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management Retirement Plan Services, Pension/Benefit Administration Financial Reporting, Regulatory & Compliance, Corporate Finance Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation Desired but not

Required:

• Post-Secondary education in a related field of study, such as: Finance, Economics, Accounting Financial Decision-Making, Personal Finance, Investment or Wealth Management

Certifications:

SIE / Series 7 Series 66 (63/65) Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance licenses Certified Financial Planning (CFP) or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Certifications Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Dynamic responsibilities that provide variety and learning opportunities.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, on-site position with remote work opportunities available to accommodate inclement weather or illness.

COVID-19

vaccination is mandatory for this position, subject to accommodations for health or religious reasons.

• Background check, fingerprinting, and disclosure of personal financial history, including a credit check, are required by our home office/broker-dealer.
• Clean U-4 and U-5 history is required for individuals with financial service industry experience.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Financial planning services Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

professional (any industry): 3 years (Required) finance industry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Securities Industry Essentials (Preferred) Series 7 (Preferred) Series 66 (Preferred) CFP (Preferred) ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Iowa City, IA 52245 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Iowa City, IA 52245: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person