First Financial Federal Credit Union

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Financial Planner and Investment Advisor

Department: Financial Dimensions, Inc.

Reports To: President, CUSO; Chief Investment/Compliance Officer, CUSO for IAR supervisory matters

Salary Grade(s):

EEO-1 Job Class: 2 - Professionals

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type: Full-time

Location: FDI, Lutherville Timonium Branch

***In office position with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after a probationary period.

Position Requirements:

GENERAL:

• At least four years of experience advising individual clients on investments, retirement, and tax issues
• Demonstrated record of client and AUM growth with an effective sales approach
• Extensive knowledge of tax strategies relevant to individual financial planning and investment operations
• Experienced with common financial planning tools (e.g., RightCapital)
• Willing to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Ability and desire to mentor early-career team members
• Desires a compensation plan based mostly on salary with an opportunity for a team performance bonus
• Experience in business and office operations
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple time sensitive tasks
• Willing to be in-office in Lutherville, MD at least 3 days a week, with occasional in-branch client meetings

EXPERIENCE: 4 – 8 years of experience

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a quantitative field is required.

• PROFESSIONAL LICENSES : IAR (Series 65) is required. CPA, EA, CFP and/or on-track to complete is highly desirable. (CFP, CPA or EA license.)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Duties:

• Provides customized financial planning tailored to the needs of the client and consistent with the Firm’s guidelines.
• Guides and mentors other advisors regarding client meetings and preparation of financial plans.
• Performs investment selection, trading, financial reporting, and back-office activities.
• Conducts meetings, presentations, and introductory sessions to recruit new clients to the firm.
• Responsible for retaining and growing assets under management (AUM).
• Effectively communicates with clients and co-workers to deliver all aspects of the wealth management service.
• Contributes to the Firm’s business operations and strategic planning.
• Assist with the oversight of RIA compliance requirements.
• Works with senior tax advisors regarding client strategy aspects of the tax preparation service.
• Adheres to regulations and organizational policies, maintaining awareness and knowledge required to perform the duties of the position including all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, Fair Lending, Information Security, and all applicable regulations including those of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the State of Maryland.

Equal Opportunity Employment

First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.