Private Client Advisor

About Working at Commerce

Wouldn't it be great to build your career at a bank that's known for helping people with their financial challenges? That's exactly what you'd be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We're looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You'd be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we've been an industry leader for over 150 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you'd like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We're always looking for the best and brightest.

Since 1906, Commerce Trust Company, a division of Commerce Bank, has been a leading provider of investment management, financial planning, trust and private banking services. Commerce Trust Company provides a full range of wealth and investment planning services to individuals and institutions. We build a comprehensive team around our client's unique personal and financial situation, managing their wealth and helping them achieve their long-term goals. Commerce Trust Company received the 2019 Highly Commended Private Wealth Manager Award (Over $5 Billion) by Private Asset Management and 2021 Global Finance's Best Private Banking Award for the Midwest Region. The Commerce Trust Company administers over $70 billion in total client assets.

About This Job

As a Private Client Advisor, you'll take a full-service approach to wealth management with your clients. Private Client Advisors develop an in depth understanding of the client's wealth related and personal goals, help protect client's wealth, and navigate the process of setting up a trust. Our team works with clients to recognize potential risks, identify ways to minimize exposure and keep clients in control of their financial future through trusts, probate administration, charitable trusts, and more.

Essential Functions

• Deliver comprehensive advice and customized wealth management solutions for high-net-worth clients and families
• Effectively manage a portfolio of relationships comprised of fiduciary, IRA and investment management clients
• Maintain a client centric focus and desire to exceed client expectations
• Develop comprehensive plans with the client's professional advisors and Commerce Trust Company (CTC) partners
• Collaborate proactively with internal partners to identify and service unique client needs while managing the overall client experience
• Leverage the expertise of internal partners and expert resources to ensure integrated delivery of investment, fiduciary, tax, estate planning, insurance, lending, credit and banking services to meet the client's goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for the sale of investment management products and trust services
• Take on informal leadership roles as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of relationship management services, such as wealth transfer planning, taxation, estate planning and wealth management products and services acquired through extensive work-related experience and continuing education
• Strong relationship management, networking, and business development skills
• Demonstrated ability to expand revenue, assets, and client base
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Advance level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 6+ years of banking experience required
• Previous related legal experience preferred
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Certified Trust Fiduciary Advisory (CTFA) designation preferred

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

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Location: 118 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Time Type:

Full time