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Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Our branch network is part of the broader Investor Services organization and is primarily responsible for providing advice and counsel to individuals and families with their financial needs, including retirement planning, educational planning, investment management, estate planning, active investing, managed banking, and lending needs.

This position is part of the Branch Network which is primarily responsible for providing Wealth Management to individuals and families to meet their financial needs. In partnership with the Sr. Financial Consultant (FC), the Financial Consultant Partner will support the growth and management of an affluent wealth management practice. This includes servicing clients, growing client relationships, and delivering advice with the practice clients of the Sr. Financial Consultant. The Financial Consultant Partner will help grow the practice by partnering with their Sr. FC to pursue business development opportunities.

As an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab, you will operate in a team-based model partnered with one to three Sr. Financial Consultants. In a team-based model, tasks can be completed as advised by your Sr. Financial Consultant(s), in partnership with, or independently with check-ins: 

• Provide direct, dedicated support for Sr. Financial Consultant(s) and their practice clients. 
• Work with existing practice clients via inbound, proactive and follow-up phone calls, and email as well as face to face interactions. 
• Deepen new and existing client relationships by proactively and reactively uncovering additional business development opportunities and in partnership with your Sr. Financial Consultant(s) to close the business. 
• Provide advice to include suitability, recommendations, and planning for practice clients in partnership with your Sr. Financial Consultant(s). 
• Build, refresh, and deliver financial plans for practice clients in partnership with your Sr. Financial Consultant(s). 
• Update and compile client information through Schwab’s internal customer relationship management (CRM) tool. 
• Identify leads and proactively generate ideas to connect with clients and prospects. 
• Set and prepare for appointments, e.g., review planning status, life events, suitability updates. 
• Lead and perform activities in preparation for, and following, client appointments with designated Sr. Financial Consultant(s). 
• Manage local event administration including venue identification, scheduling, contract negotiation, invitation creation, attendance confirmation, development of client presentations, and follow-up post-event with clients and prospects. 
• Support the business development and relationship building activities of the Sr. Financial Consultant(s) by following up on referrals and engaging with prospective clients. 
• Bring to bear key business partners (Partner Support & Pinnacle) to resolve, research, and respond to client inquiries and issues as well as ensure operational tasks are completed. 
• Partner with Sr. Financial Consultant(s) to ensure we are providing an exceptional experience for clients ultimately improving client promoter score for the branch. 
• Participate in or conduct the initial client on-boarding process. 
• Assist Sr. Financial Consultant(s) with client segmentation and client engagement blue prints; use Connect mailings, branch workshops, as well as regional/national events. 

To learn more about our client offerings visit: Charles Schwab - Investor Services.

What you have

We place a premium on high performance, quality service and the ability to execute the Schwab strategy. Essential skills include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience
• A valid and active Series 7 license required
• A valid and active Series 66 (63/65) license required (may be obtained within a 120 day condition of employment)
• A valid and active Life and Health Insurance license is required (may be obtained within a 120 day condition of employment)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in the financial services industry (required)
• Financial business development experience (highly preferred)
• Knowledge of brokerage/banking products and services
• Strong client relationship building experience

Pursuant to SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the NMLS registry system and remain in good standing. You will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

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