At Northland, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.
The Junior Advisory Program is a foundational initiative designed to cultivate and refine the sales skills of individuals in the early stages of their financial careers. This program is crucial in supporting a sales team focused on investment advisory, insurance, and fixed income sales. Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience, learn directly from industry professionals, and play an integral role in the ongoing success of the team.
About This Role:
- Client Support: Assist brokers in managing client accounts, including processing orders, responding to client inquiries, and providing general account support.
- Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, maintaining client records, preparing reports, and processing documentation.
- Sales Support: Assist in the preparation of client paperwork. Coordinate with the sales team to ensure smooth client onboarding and follow-up. Proactive outreach to schedule client review meetings for advisors.
- Trade Execution: Support brokers in executing trades and monitoring trade confirmations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Develop Sales Skills: Hone your ability to effectively communicate and build relationships by calling on warm leads provided by other brokers, allowing you to practice and enhance your sales techniques in a supportive environment.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to industry regulations and company policies. Assist with compliance-related tasks, including documentation and reporting.
- Learning and Development: Participate in training programs and educational opportunities to enhance industry knowledge and stay up to date with market developments.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, senior advisors, and internal teams
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the financial services industry; takes direction well and applies feedback constructively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems or financial platforms a plus
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability in all work
The Ideal Candidate for This Role:
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a financial services environment, or relevant internships. Previous experience in sales support or administrative role is a plus.
- Licensing: Pursuit of relevant FINRA licenses (e.g., Series 7, Series 66).
Desired:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field preferred.
CFP or ChFC designation
Salary Range : $60,000-$80,000; based on experience
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
Work Environment:
It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.
Compensation and Benefits Overview:
We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Time Off Programs
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
Employee Banking
Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/ .
To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail First National at [email protected] . To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.
Job number: R-20261457
Registration Requirement:
This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility, regulatory requirements, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation, credit report and fingerprinting results.
Equal Opportunity & Belonging:
We believe that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.
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Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.
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Application Deadline:
All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.
