Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
A Financial Consultant acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to the branch customers and prospective customer base.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Delivers professional investment services to customers to help them meet their financial goals. Reviews and recommends suitable investment and insurance options to customers. Identifies clients' investment objectives and uses current information along with prior knowledge and experience to determine the most appropriate investments. Researches investment options and identifies investment strategies and potential investments to solve customers' investment needs. Answers customer questions and concerns. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing products and services. Builds strong relationships with branch staff, supporting and motivating their investment services sales efforts. Must meet or exceed sales/revenue goals. Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Where applicable and when performing the responsibilities of the job, employees are accountable to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and adhere to internal control policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years investment sales experience (preferably in a bank environment). Must maintain active licenses and FINRA registrations: Life Insurance License applicable to assigned branch locations: Series 7 and Series 65 or 66 required, or must acquire within the first six months of hire. Series 63 (if state applicable).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent knowledge of investment/insurance products and financial planning. Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, including Power Point and applications specific to the Bank and/or the broker dealer. Excellent sales and closing skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent customer service and business focus with a great attention to detail. Effective research and analysis skills. Ability to travel within assigned geographic region. Ability to mentor licensed bank employees. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
ABOUT NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NYCB) is the 20th largest bank holding company in the nation, a leading producer of multi-family loans in New York City, and a national aggregator of one-to-four family loans. Our Family of Banks consists of two bank subsidiaries, New York Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank. Our banks serve consumers as well as businesses. With over 270 branches in five states New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida and Arizona, we are able to provide clients with a wide range of financial solutions tailored to their needs. Learn more about NYCB and the services we offer at http://www.nycbfamily.com/.
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NYCB is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, covered veteran status, genetic predisposition, marital status, military status, gender identification or any other legally recognized protected basis under local, state or federal law, regulations or ordinances. In addition, NYCB complies with all applicable laws which govern nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which NYCB does business.