Securities Support Associate

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Securities Support Associate

Apply locations PA - Mechanicsburg time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-33701

Summary

Fusion Financial is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. We take a broad-based approach to helping our members achieve multiple financial goals. Fusion Financial helps our members/customers analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.

Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million members. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the member/customer activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Lutheran community and nonprofit organizations.

Position summary:
This position provides securities licensed financial and non-financial support to Fusion Financial and will serve as a resource to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Financial Advisors. Individuals in this position will be focused on securities products and service and, working with a Financial Advisor will develop and implement business and marketing plans to acquire, cultivate, and retain members/customers. Responsibilities may include prospecting and marketing for securities clients, case and proposal preparation for securities products and services, referral generation, and building a sense of “community” with and among members. The Securities Associate reports to and is employed/contracted by the Financial Advisor. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is the sponsor for FINRA registration.

Job Description

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Handle sensitive communications with client/members, which may include highly confidential information and effectively respond through verbal and written communications to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Facilitate and/or co-present securities product specific seminars and/or workshops as necessary
• Identify criteria for fund selection and track against indexes, specifically for WRAP accounts
• Participate in business planning for the practice as needed
• Counsel and advise prospective and current members/customers on suitable securities products, investment advisory services, and, if appropriately licensed, on variable life and variable annuity products
• Open and complete securities product applications
• Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making suitable securities product recommendations or providing appropriate investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)
• Obtaining customer financial information
• Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
• Assist Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the member/customer meetings
• Collaborate with Financial Advisors to assist clients with securities product changes
• Participate and drive marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetings
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs

Position Qualifications

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired
• Must be securities registered (series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63).
• Must be securities registered in all states in which the candidate would be doing support work for Fusion Financial
• Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
• Basic understanding of Fusion Financial, our products and services, and Thrivent Financial

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing
• Analytical thinker
• Customer Focus

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability/Flexibility

External/Internal Dependencies

• Must be able to work with all roles of the Fusion Financial
• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

As part of Fusion Financial recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

About Us

At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.