Overview The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized ...
Overview The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized ...
Senior Investment Counselor & Wealth Strategy Director (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
A leading financial institution is seeking an Investment Counselor to serve high net worth clients in San Francisco, California. The role requires over 10 years of investment-related experience ...
Senior Investment Counselor & Wealth Strategy Director (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
A leading financial institution is seeking an Investment Counselor to serve high net worth clients in San Francisco, California. The role requires over 10 years of investment-related experience ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
New York, NY · On-site
$211K - $316K/yr
Investment counselors joining Citi Wealth will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing, and managing investment relationships. They should be experienced in the ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
New York, NY · On-site
$211K - $316K/yr
Investment counselors joining Citi Wealth will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing, and managing investment relationships. They should be experienced in the ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
New York, NY · On-site
$211K - $316K/yr
Investment counselors joining Citi Wealth will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing, and managing investment relationships. They should be experienced in the ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
New York, NY · On-site
$211K - $316K/yr
Investment counselors joining Citi Wealth will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing, and managing investment relationships. They should be experienced in the ...
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K - $500K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K - $500K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
New York, NY · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
New York, NY · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
$250/hr
## Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo AltoApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: San Francisco California United States: Palo Alto California United Statestime type: Full ...
$250/hr
## Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo AltoApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: San Francisco California United States: Palo Alto California United Statestime type: Full ...
Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$250/hr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$250/hr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$500/wk
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$500/wk
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth at Work - Investment Counselor - Director
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $300K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$186K - $279K/yr
The Investment Counselor Sr. Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$186K - $279K/yr
The Investment Counselor Sr. Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number ...
Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo Alto
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250/hr
## Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo AltoApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: San Francisco California United States: Palo Alto California United Statestime type: Full ...
Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo Alto
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250/hr
## Citi Private Bank | Investment Counselor | San Francisco & Palo AltoApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: San Francisco California United States: Palo Alto California United Statestime type: Full ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Dallas, TX · On-site
$186K - $279K/yr
The Investment Counselor Sr. Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Dallas, TX · On-site
$186K - $279K/yr
The Investment Counselor Sr. Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number ...
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$250/hr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$250/hr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$174K - $261K/yr
The Investment Counselor Senior Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$174K - $261K/yr
The Investment Counselor Senior Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$174K - $261K/yr
The Investment Counselor Senior Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small ...
Wealth - Investment Counselor - Senior Vice President
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$174K - $261K/yr
The Investment Counselor Senior Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$200K - $500K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
Citi Private Bank | UHNW Investment Counselor
Houston, TX · On-site
$200K - $500K/yr
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject ...
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| Aspect | Investment Counselor | Financial Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | CFP, CFA, Series 7/63 | CFP, Series 7/66, CFA (optional) |
| Work Environment | Financial firms, banks, investment firms | Independent, firms, banks, insurance companies |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Primarily in investment firms and banks | Broader, including wealth management and insurance |
| Primary Focus | Investment strategies and portfolio management | Comprehensive financial planning and advice |
Investment Counselors focus mainly on investment strategies and managing client portfolios, often working within financial firms. Financial Advisors provide broader financial planning services, including estate, tax, and retirement planning, and may work independently or within various financial institutions. While overlapping in credentials and client interaction, their primary roles differ in scope and focus.
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Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA • On-site
$250/hr
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 7 days ago
Citibank rating
8.4
Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 176 rated banks
Job description
The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Recognized subject matter expert within one area. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Is an acknowledged authority both within and outside area of expertise. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication is typically required. Provides advanced judgment and conducts in-depth quantitative or qualitative analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions. Required to think beyond existing solutions, assumptions or current knowledge of sophisticated areas. Significant impact on a function and/or the business through making decisions that determine technical approaches and strategies for the area. Citi Private Bank’s objective is to further enhance its ability to build relationships with, and service the investment needs of ultra-high net worth clients in the US.
Responsibilities- Investment counselors joining Citi Private Bank will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing and managing investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. They should be experienced in the implementation and oversight of investment solutions, and in providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas. Appropriate candidates will possess credibility to cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra-high net worth clients of Citi Private Bank, and should be entrepreneurial and capable of bringing in new clients/investment relationships. Candidates for the position should be collaborative and team oriented, able to leverage a wide array of internal partners.
- Leverage existing client relationships, local network and investment experience to introduce new ultra-high net worth clients to Citi Private Bank.
- Build and manage a successful practice centered on deepening relationships by providing potential and existing clients with appropriate investment advice and solutions.
- Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities.
- Work across currencies, asset classes, markets and jurisdictions.
- Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- 15+ years of experience
- Extensive experience in providing investment advice and solutions.
- CFA, MBA degree or other advanced degree a plus.
- Requires advanced judgment and conducts in-depth analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions. Required to think beyond existing solutions, assumptions or current knowledge of sophisticated areas.
- U.S. Only: S7, S66 (or 63 & 65) & S31; NOTE: Securities Industry Exam (SIE is a prerequisite to the S7)
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
Salary Range$250,000.00 - $500,000.00
LocationBeverly Hills, California, United States
Employment TypeFull time
Job Family GroupPrivate Client Product Services
Job FamilyInvestment Counselor
Equal OpportunityCiti is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We live in an increasingly complex world. Companies these days are either born global or are going global at record speed. Business and geopolitics are forging an entirely new dynamic and consumers now expect financial services to be a seamless part of their digital lives. Citi is a bank that’s uniquely positioned for this moment. Through our vast global network and our on-the-ground expertise, we can connect the dots, anticipate change and empathize the needs of our clients and customers in ways that other banks simply cannot. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We have set expectations for how we must act to bring our mission to life. These expectations are at the heart of our Leadership Principles – we take ownership, we deliver with pride and we succeed together.
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