Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you on our team .At Edward Jones, we are very intentional in calling our field associates branch teams. Most of our teams are two or three people, and in a Branch Office Support Professional role, you are a critical member of that team along with the financial advisor. You are the first voice a client hears when they call on the phone - the first face they see when they walk in the door. You have many responsibilities, but the most important is getting to know your clients so well that you not only help them identify their problems - you see them coming a mile away. You and your financial advisor are essential in working together to help your clients achieve their most cherished financial goals.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-TimeBranch Address: 3149 Meadowlark Ln Ste 20, Altoona, WI 54720Our Registered Branch Associates are an essential part of the client team, and we rely on their unique experiences, insights, and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve exceptional results and improve the lives of our clients.Registered Branch Associates create capacity for the Financial Advisor by partnering together to serve existing clients at the direction of the Financial Advisor. Registered Branch Associates support the branch process in order to provide a streamlined client experience, understand client' motivations and goals, and accelerate trust within the branch team.We'll give you training and the support you need, providing:
Training which may include mentoring, job shadowing, coaching and branch office visits
A support network that extends beyond your branch office and includes headquarters assistance via phone, email and firm intranet resources
As a salaried professional, you can also expect
A competitive compensation package that includes bonus potential, 401K, and comprehensive health benefits
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays and personal days
A culture of continuous improvement and professional development
For more information please visit: Edward Jones Benefits pageYou'll be competitively compensated
Edward Jones believes in a human centered approach as we partner for positive impact, to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below is a subset of the total pay range. There are opportunities for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the Registered Branch Associate role.
Hiring Minimum: $23.21Hiring Maximum: $27.13Skills/RequirementsSkills:
Ability to learn and apply legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions
Work independently with strong problem solving, critical thinking, and sound judgement
A resilient, creative and progressive mindset
Motivated to achieve results as an individual and team
Attention to detail, organization, and time management
Key responsibilities:
Deepening relationships with existing clients
Gather information and collect suitability information to open new accounts
Research portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation, changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to Financial Advisor and communicate to client on behalf of Financial Advisor when in agreement with recommendation
Execute Financial Advisor solicited buy/sell orders and confirm with clients
Answer general client questions regarding Edward Jones Stock recommendations and withdrawals
Actively business plan and work as a team to continuously evaluate and execute branch strategies
Continually develop yourself to grow personally and professionally
Can you see yourself
Building meaningful connections and long-lasting relationships with clients
Managing multiple projects in a dynamic and highly collaborative organization
Identifying, analyzing, and resolving a wide variety of issues related to personalized investment solutions, involving the financial advisor when appropriate
Desire to be part of a continuous learning environment, incorporating feedback and adapting to changes
Requirements:
High School Diploma/Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience in securities/financial services industry preferred
Series 7 and Series 66 required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period
FINRA registrations are required within three months. State insurance licenses are also required
As an associate, you are required to complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities FINRA and/or SECComplete required CE training to ensure license(s) are in good standingAwards & AccoladesAt Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesAbout UsJoin a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.#LI-BOA