Financial Advisor

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY

Less experienced Financial Advisors (FA) will work in tandem with an assigned Senior Financial Advisor (SFA) to provide sales and client and colleague service support coverage. The SFA maintains overall responsibility for the assigned territory and the teams 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 FAs day-to-day activities will be performed independently, the SFA provides mentoring to further develop the FAs sales and relationship management skills. The FA progression can include complete responsibility for all duties associated with non-primary branch locations within the team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Business Development serves as the wealth management 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 ongoing communication to clients regarding adjustments or actions that should be taken.

Client Portfolio Review and Management

• For Managed Solutions structure client asset allocation appropriate with clients investment objectives and risk tolerance based on CNAM models.
• Review the assets in each account regularly to ensure that investments meet the clients 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 clients 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.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of investment-related experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment sales
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 and 65 or 66

Additional Qualifications:

• The FA shows demonstrated success in a client relationship role for a minimum of one year with some sales success desired.
• 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 possesses CFP, JD, LL.M, CIMA, or Cannon Certified Wealth Strategist designation.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and state insurance license required.
• CFP designation highly preferred.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Compensation:

• Starting base salary $85,000 per year.
• This role is eligible for bonuses and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date.
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
• Valued Time Away benefits, including vacation, sick, and volunteer time.
• Specialized health and family planning benefits, including fertility benefits and cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletal support programs.
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.

ABOUT US

Since day one, weve always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues, and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, and that legacy of integrity, community, and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North Americas leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by law.

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Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. Careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.