Financial Advisor Senior

FINANCIAL ADVISOR SENIOR WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Senior Financial Advisor (SFA) serves as Wealth Management's primary point of contact for assigned line of business to develop new business and maintain ongoing relationships with affluent individuals and families within a specific market

Interact with clients, prospects and colleagues on a regular basis providing asset management, financial planning, and brokerage services advice

Less experienced Financial Advisors (FA) will work in tandem with an assigned SFA to provide sales and client and colleague service support coverage

The SFA maintains overall responsibility for the assigned territory and the team's "book of business", with the FA focused on sales, client service responsibilities, and teaming with CNB colleagues for smaller Personal & Business Banking (PBB) wealth management opportunities or client relationships

While an FA's day-to-day activities will be performed independently, the SFA provides mentoring to further develop the FA's sales and relationship management skills

The FA progression can include complete responsibility for all duties associated with non-primary branch locations within the team's What you will do Business Development serves as the wealth mgmt

point of contact for Personal & Business Banking (PBB) Bank Responsible for revenue production goals related to advisory services and securities products

Assist in developing new relationships with PBB Bank through internal sources, from referrals, and through personal community involvement

Create opportunities to develop and promote ideas to win new business and cross sell to existing clients

Profile with specific emphasis on discovering investment related needs and solutions in collaboration with PBB colleagues

Establish sales calls and travel to attend sales meetings and client and colleague presentations at PBB branch offices and client locations

Lead discussions about all aspects of Wealth Management Services and be the primary point of contact for all new investment management opportunities

Relationship Management Take a lead role in managing investment services by planning, delivery, and regular review with clients

Communicate and provide regular updates on all client communications with PBB colleagues

Proactively communicate with clients about current conditions in the financial markets, and make necessary adjustments to their investment strategies

Communicate strategic shifts in the marketplace

Team effectively with PBB colleagues to set strategies and provide wealth management services across the full product spectrum

Analyze financial needs of clients and monitor their ongoing financial and personal circumstances to make adjustments or take action accordingly

Responsible for the overall on-boarding process and maintenance of new accounts

Ensure all client materials / presentations are prepared and analyzed prior to the scheduled client meeting

Provide on-going communication to client regarding adjustments or actions that should be taken

Client Portfolio Review and Management For Managed Solutions, structure client asset allocation appropriate with client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance based on CNAM models

Review the assets in each account regularly to ensure that investments meet the client’s investment objective and the executed Investment Policy Statement

Responsible for the preparation and presentation of the portfolio review materials at client meetings

Risk Management and Compliance Keep current on client’s financial information while ensuring that clients understand the solutions being provided

Maintain all appropriate training and continuing education requirements for licenses and certifications

Ensure that all required account documentation is collected and completed

For Directed Fixed Income portfolios, monitor for corporate and municipal bond concentrations and advise clients regarding appropriate portfolio diversification

Comply fully with all Bank and CNS Operational policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g

Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Code of Conduct, FINRA, etc.)

Must-Have* Minimum 5 years of investment related experience Minimum 3 years experience in investment sales FINRA Series 7 and 63 and 65 or 66 California Insurance License Skills and Knowledge The SFA shows demonstrated success in an investment product sales role over a multi-year period

Strong understanding of financial planning and the investment process including familiarity with mapping clients’ investment needs to asset allocation models, structuring client investment portfolios, and portfolio analytics

Solid product knowledge and relationship management skills

Contributes positive suggestions and demonstrates productive collaboration with line of business partners

May possesses a BA or equivalent 8 years of experience in financial services or an MBA and 3-5 years of experience

May possess CFP, JD / LLM, CIMA or Cannon Certified Wealth Strategist designation

FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and state insurance license required

CFP designation highly preferred

Compensation Starting base salary is not included as this position is a commission-based role

The overall annualized compensation range is $70,000 to $130,000

To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL We start with a basic premise : Business is personal

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish

City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today

City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies

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