Financial Advisor - Eastside/I-90 Corridor

As the nation's largest community credit union, we begin every day focused on delivering superior financial products and services for our 1.3 million members and more than $30 billion in managed assets. Our work has an economic impact as we support our members' financial goals. We are unapologetic about being devoted to our members and the communities we serve. Our business is guided by our people helping people philosophy - which includes our team members.

BECU has been in business for more than 85 years, driven by unwavering core values and a dedication to improving the communities we serve. While we have a rich history, the future of our company, accelerated by business and technology transformation, is even brighter. There's never been a better time to work for BECU.

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PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $60,900-$74,200 annually. The full Pay Range is $47,200-$87,900 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

SUMMARY

The Financial Advisor provides financial planning services and when appropriate recommend investment or insurance products to BECU members and customers. The Financial Advisor handles planning situations routine to highly complex, preparing and delivering a comprehensive plan that may include portfolio reviews, analysis and assessments, and pre- or post-retirement planning and asset allocation strategies. The Financial Advisor engages with members after receiving referrals from the Neighborhood Financial Center, developing new client relationships and managing existing relationships. The Financial Advisor is held to the highest standards of commercial honor under the FINRA Rules of Fair Practice when dealing with members or customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with BECU Competencies, compliance, regulatory and Information Protection requirements.
• Provide financial planning and investment advice from routine to highly complex.
• Maintain client portfolios and meet individual production goals.
• Determine and document the suitability of investment recommendations and a member's tolerance to investment risk.
• Implement an effective Sales & Marketing program to develop new business. Network with assigned ESC branches to promote, educate and increase awareness of services.
• Provide excellent member service, consistent with BECU and BECU Investment Services objectives. Service existing clients and conduct periodic reviews.
• Maintain client records that meet the standards of the federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as following the written policies and procedures of the broker/dealer and BECUIS.
• Obtain OSJ approval on all communications with the public as defined in sections 2200 of FINRA manual.
• Distribute valid prospectus materials when discussing offers to sell any product registered as a security with the SEC.
• Participate in and facilitate the ongoing consumer education and employee training sessions.
• Collect and report information about the operation of the advisor's business.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all regulations that affect Financial Planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent work or educational experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience as a financial or investment advisor required. Experience in a financial institution preferred.
• Series 7 plus 63 &65 or 66 securities licensing required. Washington Life, Health and Disability Insurance License required.
• Proficient verbal and written skills required to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Full time hours required, with additional hours as necessary.
• Moderate travel by car and/or public conveyance for trips at some out of area locations, statewide, or overseas.

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.