Investment Advisor Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As an Investment Advisor, you are responsible for servicing individual clients and brokerage customers within Empower's taxable brokerage and IRA accounts. You will enroll new clients and conduct annual and mid-year reviews for existing clients. You will provide direct best-interest investment advice to Premier IRA customers and execute brokerage trades for IRA and taxable brokerage customers.

What You Will Do

• Educate retail clients on advisory services available through their plan and help them understand options for pursuing their retirement goals

• Develop an understanding of clients' financial goals and explain applicable managed account service offerings

• Adhere to compliance and risk procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements while acting in the client's best interest

• Perform aspects of financial planning for customers

• Identify client needs, leads, and opportunities for referral to the Wealth Advisor Team

• Drive new business opportunities

• Deliver an efficient and responsive client experience by taking ownership of client needs, providing accurate information, and conducting proactive follow-up

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• 4+ years of financial customer service experience

• Brokerage and mutual fund trading experience

• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 and 65, or Series 66, registrations

• FINRA fingerprinting required

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Retail, IRA, and/or 401(k) customer service experience

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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