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Position Description: Financial Advisor

Job Title

Financial Advisor

Dept/Division

Private Client Group

Date

Summer 2015

The Financial Advisor will work in conjunction with the Lead Advisors to determine the

financial needs of clients and to provide advice and make recommendations on

Purpose

products and services that best meet their needs. Duties include assessing clients’

assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to

establish investment strategies. The candidate will be servicing the clients of Lead

Advisors at the firm.

Core Position Competencies

Shows empathy, concern, and genuineness in all client interactions. Ensure that the

Focusing on the

clients’ needs are met and service expectations are exceeded. Reaches out to be

Client

helpful in a timely and responsive manner. Strives to satisfy one’s external and

internal customers.

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens and asks questions to ensure

understanding. Tailors communication style and message to the purpose and

audience. Values and respects the opinions of others and seeks input from co-

workers. Resolves conflicts or disagreements in a respectful, professional manner.

Communicating &

Establishes a positive, inclusive atmosphere that reinforces collaboration and

Collaborating

teamwork, whether with peers, or superiors. Supports an atmosphere that reinforces

collaboration and teamwork. Is viewed as approachable by team members and is

willing to share knowledge with others. Is flexible, open and reception to new ideas

and approaches.

Prioritizes time well and handles multiple demands and competing priorities. Adapts to

changing priorities, situations, and demands. Engages in problem-solving; suggests

Planning &

ways to improve performance and be more efficient. Proactively communicates with

Organizing

coworkers, while balancing the need to seek input and information with the need to

make a decision. Manages time effectively and accomplishes all tasks and

responsibilities in a timely and accurate fashion. Pays close attention to detail.

Shows initiative, anticipates needs and takes action. Demonstrates accountability in all

Exhibiting

work responsibilities. Exercises sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of

Motivation &

the firm. Exercises confidentiality in all aspects. Shows commitment to work and to

Commitment

consequences of own actions. Strives to achieve individual, departmental and firm-

wide goals. Seeks and acts upon performance feedback.

Understands personal financial planning concepts in areas such as cash flow planning,

Technical Expertise

income tax, estate tax, retirement planning, investment analysis, and risk management

strategies.

Financial Advisor

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