Investment Operations Associate Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Responsible for recruiting, training, development and supervision of retail sales force. Directly accountable for the attainment of recruiting goals in addition to achieving established targets in sales, revenue growth, and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cultivate long range strategic sales goals in conjunction with retail markets, Regional Wealth teams and external third party broker dealer
Cultivate and implement sales strategies to generate new business within the branch network
Establish and maintain relationships with local bank associates including Bank management, Regional and Market Presidents, and other Line of Business Managers to gain support, backing, and cooperation in promoting HW's investment program and the Bank's referral program
Use a consultative sales process to determine client needs, obtain commitment and propose solutions with assistance Manager as needed. Discusses benefits and risks as well as other product features pertaining to possible investment solutions for the client.
Develop individualized financial plans aligned to each client's financial needs and objectives
Provide guidance, direction and coaching to advisors to assist them in performing their duties and to help them achieve their individual goals
Continue to develop the licensed platform banker program
Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations, identify changes affecting the sales force, and take appropriate action to notify staff to ensure compliance with changes.
Develops centers of influence, and participates in community and civic organizations to promote goodwill and generate new business.
Responsible for modeling, promoting and implementing One Wealth model within assigned Wealth Teams across multiple markets.
Accountable for maintaining corporate standards for regulatory compliance, risk management policies and internal financial and operational controls for all activities
Establishes financial controls and assists with the development of market and regional financial forecasts and budgets accordingly

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of a team of associates, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding associates and enforcing policy and procedure; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
10 years of sales, investment, and management experience to include exposure to all facets of sales, business development and customer service and proven management skills including leading a team
Must currently possess Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), series 24, series 7 and series 66 license and be in good standing. A current series 63 and 65 registration can substitute for series 66.
CFP, Strategic planning and sales forecasting experience preferred
Proven ability to motivate and lead others to achieve and surpass established goals preferred

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.