Investment Specialist

The Investment Specialist at First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, NC, collaborates with Premier Bankers to meet clients' investment needs. Responsibilities include promoting investment products, ensuring client satisfaction, managing risks, and developing relationships. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or a high school diploma with extensive experience is required, along with specific securities licenses. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.
Overview

The Investment Specialist works with our Premier Bankers and branch partners to fulfill the investment needs of our clients. The Investment Specialist develops an understanding of each client or prospect's financial situation in order to recommend the appropriate investment solution with the client's best interest in mind. They also facilitate ongoing training with branch partners and Premier bankers to help them uncover opportunities to refer clients and prospects for investment consultation. The Investment Specialist team covers all 50 states and partners with branches throughout the First Citizens branch network.

Responsibilities
• Sales - Promotes investment and securities products through sales outreach and calling efforts to mass affluent clients or prospects. Consults with clients and prospects to determine their financial needs. Provides a solution from the Bank's offered products, or refers them to banking partners as appropriate.
• Client Service - Facilitates client retention and satisfaction by ensuring timely processing of client requests, workflow, and communication. Provides periodic reviews for clients and answers inquiries regarding their investments.
• Risk Management - Ensures compliance throughout activities with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Relationship Development - Establishes a rapport with clients to identify financial needs and leverage sales opportunities. Serves as a relationship management point of contact for clients calling in. Build rapport with internal centers of influence to source new client opportunities.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 1 years of experience in Registered Securities Representative OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in Registered Securities Representative

License or Certification Type: Possess valid Series 7, 63, 65 or 66, and state-specific life and health insurance licenses RequiredSkill(s): Knowledge of investment and financial markets

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.