Registered Sales Assistant at American State Bank & Trust Company

Description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Support and assist financial advisors with the planning, research, and trading processes and acts independently as required and directed within the Financial Advisor role to provide efficient and high-quality client service.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist Financial Advisor(s) with investment research and review for client investment accounts
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) in researching, reviewing, and processing client annuities and insurance
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) in creating, updating, and reviewing client GPM
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) with client review preparation and follow-up
• Assist Financial Advisor(s) in developing, creating, and updating client reports
• Place investment trades at client or FA’s request
• Attend various training sessions online or out of town
• Maintain Client Relationship Management Software
• Staff is required to be flexible with their weekly hours due to workflow and other unique situations that may arise.
• Complete all initial and annual training requirements as outlined by ASBT and Raymond James.
• Perform all other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Investments Services function.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in financial, accounting or marketing industries
2. Must hold all required securities and state insurance licenses
3. Working knowledge of investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
4. Strong initiative, willingness to learn, hardworking and positive attitude
5. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, follow instructions and adhere to deadlines
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Good communication and organizational skills.
8. Ability to work interactively with co-workers and clients.
9. Telephone skills and computer proficiency required.
10. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
11. Skilled in use of office equipment such as scanner, copier, fax machine and calculator.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Confidentiality and tactfulness in dealing with bank and customer information is mandatory.
2. Ability to conduct relationships with co-workers, customers, the community, and the overall public in a manner which will enhance the bank’s image and comprehensive marketing effort.
3. Will be called upon from time to time to participate with community organizations and projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Some research may be involved which would require the employee to be mobile to access copy machines and various files located throughout the bank.