Work Location
This position is only eligible for in office/branch work arrangements at the Eugene/Springfield branches.
Compensation
Base Salary:
Investment Associate: The full salary range for the Investment Associate position is $22.00 to $31.15 per hour, with new hires generally starting between $23.55 to $26.60 per hour, based on relevant knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Registered Investment Associate: The full salary range for the Registered Investment Associate position is $24.20 to $34.30 per hour, with new hires generally starting between $25.85 to $29.25 per hour, based on relevant knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Annual Incentive: In addition, all SELCO team members receive an annual incentive based on how well SELCO meets the prior year's strategic business goals. This incentive is calculated using the team member's prior year eligible earnings and ranges from 0%-12% (with the average payout over the last five years being 11.07%).
Benefits
Our team's well-being is a priority, and we're proud to offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package for team members and their families.
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (with guaranteed employer contributions)
- Paid time off for personal and volunteer hours, as well as 10 paid holidays per year
- Additional programs and benefits include wellness and educational reimbursements, an employee assistance program, discounted rates on select SELCO services, and more.
Check out our complete benefits list here!
Position Overview
The Registered Investment Associate provides administrative support to SELCO Investment and Retirement Services and SIRS Investment Advisors and supports client financial relationships with SELCO members utilizing non-deposit investment products including, but not limited to, securities and insurance.
SELCO Core Essential Functions
- Demonstrate adaptability and leadership skills, and uphold SELCO's Mission Statement, Corporate Values, Service Promises and Exceptional Customer Service Standards.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations, SELCO policies, confidentiality requirements, and other compliance obligations.
- Interact with internal and external customers in a warm and friendly manner, demonstrate a sincere interest and willingness to help.
- Consistently achieve individual performance goals and contribute to department and organizational objectives.
- Represent SELCO with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adapt to and support change to accomplish SELCO's goals and objectives.
- Actively participate in and/or lead required meetings and trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position-specific Essential Functions
- Provide administrative support including answering calls, greeting and directing customers, distributing mail, ordering office supplies, and scheduling appointments.
- Facilitate and coordinate communications with clients, investment companies, and co-workers.
- Service client accounts including updating client information, assisting with withdrawal requests and other client forms, processing trade documents, responding to client inquires, and re-registering investment accounts.
- Prepare client investments reviews.
- Review all trade confirmations for accuracy and completion.
- Assist and maintain an accurate referral queue.
- Assist in the organization of SELCO Investment and Retirement Services' seminars and other marketing related activities including, overseeing seminar registration, ordering seminar supplies and materials, setting up event space, greeting attendees, and maintaining referral program.
- Assist with department-related projects and special assignments, as requested.
Skills and Abilities
The position requires:
- Exceptional customer service skills by using the GVAL-HI approach to providing service. Greet people. Value them. Ask how you can help. Listen. Help them. Invite them back.
- Ability to discover member needs to effectively cross-sell SELCO's products and services.
- Effective communication and active listening skills through all methods of interaction (e.g., in person, via phone, and in writing).
- Strong computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Strong knowledge of computer systems, including knowledge of systems as it applies to department usage.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills with a high level of initiative, accountability, and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
- Strong problem resolution and problem prevention skills.
- Willingness and ability to receive, give, and apply coaching and feedback.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use experience-related knowledge and good judgment to make sound, logical decisions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Work ethic that includes dependability, punctuality, and a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to perform and complete tasks despite background noise and interruptions.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience; and
- At least one (1) year of financial services experience; and
- Possess valid Oregon Insurance License, Life and Health, Variable Lines; and
- FINRA Registered Series 7, 63 and 65, or Series 7 and 66; and
- Must be bondable.
Physical Demands
While performing the job duties, approximately 85% of the time is spent stationary, with the remaining time spent moving around work areas. Frequent communication occurs in person, over the phone, and in writing. This position requires the ability to view a computer screen and interpret printed materials and other documents. This position requires the ability to lift and transport up to 5 pounds, and there is an occasional need to stoop, kneel, or reach to access documents, equipment, and supplies.
Interaction and Work Environment
Reports to: Director of SELCO Investment and Retirement Services
Work areas are inside in a climate-controlled environment with background noise.
Material and Equipment Used
Computer, phone, scanner, copier, fax machine, web camera, and general office supplies
Acknowledgement
I have received and reviewed a copy of the Registered Investment Associate job description. I understand that this job description is not a contract of employment and in no way changes the at-will nature of the employment relationship with SELCO Community Credit Union.