Investment Advisor

Overview To provide financial consulting services to assist members and non-members with identifying their financial goals and objectives via telephone or video meeting. Act as a catalyst for the promotion and growth of NFIS products and services. Recommend appropriate mixture(s) of insurance/investment products and services to achieve the financial client’s goals as a registered representative/advisor/agent of Navy Federal Investment Services (NFIS) and subsidiaries, or incumbent financial firms. Manage smaller dollar volume account size and less complex investment needs. Partners with and refers advanced financial planning needs to NFIS Financial Advisors when needed.Responsibilities

Provide investment industry expertise to client investment consultations and servicing of life insurance and full suite of investment products

Administer and document account activity and execution in accordance with NFFG process and procedures and FINRA, NASAA, SEC regulations

Conduct review of accounts to communicate account status, explain activities and inform clients of new offerings

Develop an internal pipeline for smaller dollar volume accounts in compliance with Navy Federal and NFIS policies and procedures

Establish, maintain, and develop business relationships with members and internal/external sources

Execute customer and broker purchase/sales orders of securities for current/new clients

Identify prospective participation partners/opportunities through prospect calling, networking, and leveraging existing participation business

Keep current with legislative and industry updates to identify areas for market growth/opportunities, and/or potential concerns impacting NFIS clients and/or business environment

Monitor accounts to ensure accurate processing, identify discrepancies, errors/concerns and take remedial actions

Monitor, track and report performance of individual sales plans and assigned strategies for leadership

Participate in site audits of registered duties, ensuring documentation and processes comply with Navy Federal standards and FINRA, NASAA, SEC and other regulatory agencies

Prepare standard/special reports required by FINRA, NASAA and SEC, and participate in industry and/or internal audits

Perform other duties as assigned or appropriate

Qualifications

Effective analytical, decision-making, problem-solving and organizational skills Exercises initiative using good judgment to make sound decisions

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

Effective planning, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills

Effective skill building relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tack

Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

Effective skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely

Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes

Ability to obtain appointment by the sponsoring insurance company, broker-dealer and/or Registered Investment Advisory Firm

Experience in business development to include market strategy, product demonstration and promoting products and services

Experience consulting with customers to assess their financial status and identify investment needs

Effective knowledge of investment and insurance products

Effective knowledge, to interpret industry related laws and government regulations

Proficiency with PCs and spreadsheet, database, word processing applications, and financial analysis software

Understanding of economic and accounting principles, practices, financial markets, banking, analysis, and reporting of financial data

FINRA Series 7 and combination of NASAA Series 63/65 or 66 registration required. Life & Health Insurance License preferred (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Management or related discipline or related professional experience

Knowledge of Navy Federal/NFFG organization, programs, policies and procedures

Desire to pursue designations e.g. CFP, ChFC, CLU

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation: 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131 | 39826 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591About Us You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it: Military Times 2022 Best for Vets Employers WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs Forbes® 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads Fortune Best Workplaces for Women Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance ServicesEqual Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/DisabilityDisclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market positionBank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.REQNUMBER: 16873