Financial Services Associate

Associate – West Advisor Group

Eligible Locations: Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Oregon, and Wyoming          Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization and Business Overview

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

Thrivent is a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. 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 activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Lutheran community and nonprofit organizations.

Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Position Summary

This position provides licensed financial and non-financial support to the sponsoring financial advisor and will serve as a resource to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Financial Advisors.

Individuals in this position will be focused on securities and investment advisory products and services as well as fixed and variable life, health, and annuities products and together with the financial Advisors (products offered and advice given depends on level of licensure), serve the financial and non-financial needs of Thrivent members, customers, and their families.

Responsibilities may include working with a financial representative to develop and implement business and marketing plans to acquire, cultivate, and retain members, prospecting and marketing, case and proposal preparation, referral generation, and building a sense of “community” with and among members and prospects.

The Associate reports to and is employed/contracted by the financial representative. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is the sponsor for FINRA registration and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the sponsor for insurance licensure.

Position Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Handle sensitive communications with members/customers, 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 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 financial products and investment advisory services.

• Open and complete product applications.

• Conduct substantive research or information gathering that will be used when making suitable securities product recommendations or providing appropriate investment advice (e.g., conducting due diligence).

• Obtain member/customer financial and/or suitability information.

• Accept and/or enter securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders.

• Explain, discuss or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; provide recommendations.

• Issue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contracts.

• Assist financial representatives in the preparation and follow-up for member/customer meetings.

• Collaborate with financial representatives to assist clients with product changes.

• Participate in and drive marketing services, including direct mail, fraternal activities, seminars, and meetings.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs.

Position Qualifications

Associates can be fully licensed, securities licensed, or insurance licensed. Depending on the role, the associate must be:

• Securities registered (Series 7 and 66 or Series 6 and 63) or willing to obtain registration within 120 days of hire/contract.

• Appropriately insurance licensed/appointed for the sale of all life/health and variable products.

• Securities registered, insurance licensed, and appointed in all states in which the candidate will be doing support work for the sponsoring financial advisor.

• Willing to complete appropriate state training to sell Long-Term Care if this is determined to be part of the position or support needs of the sponsoring financial representative.

Additional qualifications:

• 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 the sponsoring financial advisor, its products and services, and Thrivent Financial.

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired.

Competencies

• Planning and Organizing

• Analytical Thinking

• Customer Focus

• Communication

• Interpersonal Skills

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Adaptability and Flexibility

External and Internal Dependencies

• Must be able to work with all roles of the sponsoring financial advisor.

• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients.

• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations.

Background Verification and FINRA Registration

As part of the sponsoring financial advisor 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 the FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources by email at human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836.