Financial Advisor

Company Overview:

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with New York Life to find qualified candidates for a Financial Advisor position in Staten Island, NY. New York Life is a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845 and is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States. For more than 175 years, the company has provided insurance protection, retirement planning, and investment solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. New York Life is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals while supporting the professional growth and development of its financial professionals through training, mentorship, and licensing support.

Position Overview: Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop new client relationships through networking, referrals, and outreach.
• Meet with clients to assess financial goals, needs, and risk tolerance.
• Recommend and sell appropriate financial solutions, including life insurance, annuities, and investments.
• Guide clients through the financial planning and sales process.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide continued service and support.
• Build and manage a personal book of business.
• Stay current on financial products, industry trends, and compliance requirements.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain professional licenses.
• Track performance metrics and work toward sales goals and targets.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and mentorship programs.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience required including proven sales experience or demonstrated ability to sell.
• Advanced sales experience, particularly full-cycle client sales, is highly preferred.
• Relationship-focused banking or client-facing sales experience is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial or business ownership experience is valued.
• Experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments is preferred.
• Basic financial knowledge or willingness to learn financial products and financial planning concepts.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and client engagement skills.
• Self-motivated and able to build and manage client relationships.

Pay Range: USD $22.05 - USD $22.05 /Hr.