Summary
Organization/Business Overview:
CrossRoads Consultants is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. CrossRoads Consultants helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.
Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million 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 client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations.
Position summary:
The Operations Manager (licensed) position is critical for achieving leverage of the advisor's time. This position supports daily operations of the practice including providing licensed support, responding to client service requests, completing post meeting work, maintaining client information, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Licensed Operations Manager reports to and is employed by CrossRoads Consultants.
This position is 40 hours a week. Compensation is between $60,000-70,000 annually dependent upon licensure and experience. Benefits include: 2-3 weeks PTO, no other benefits provided at this time.
Job Description
Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Prepare correspondence, reports, and coordinate special projects
Oversee projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as needed
Drive client facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with clients
Update Salesforce with client contact and preference information
Assist Lead Advisors with preparation and follow up for client meetings
E nsure all follow-up tasks, meeting notes, and next steps are properly documented and actioned on
Research products, product pricing and contacting carriers for information
Answer basic questions for clients
Fill out necessary forms for opening or maintaining accounts and complete applications to the point of signature for advisors to finalize and approve
Set up and retrieve reports in the portfolio management system
Provides fund values and answers other securities (including, if appropriately licensed, variable insurance and annuities) product-related questions and/or questions related to investment advisory services
Collaborate with financial associates to assist customer/member to purchase , sell, hold or exchange securities products
Verbal or written communications with prospective or existing customers regarding financial matters
Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making securities product recommendations or providing investment advice ( e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)
Obtaining customer financial and/or suitability information
Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
Support questions and transactions with variable insurance and annuities products, if appropriately licensed
Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs
Position Qualifications
Securities or insurance industry experience preferred
Must be securities registered ( series 7 /63/65 or 7/66 or 6/63).
Must be insurance licensed/appointed
Must be securities registered and insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which they are performing activities requiring licensing and registration
Must be willing to complete the appropriate Long Term Care training required in the states in which support work would be conducted
If work on variable insurance or annuities is conducted, must be appropriately licensed/ appointed and registered for variable products
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn
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 our products, services, and Thrivent Financial
Competencies
Planning/Organizing
C lient Focus
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability/Flexibility
External/Internal Dependencies
Must be able to work with all roles of the CrossRoads Consultants team
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
As part of CrossRoads Consultants' recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
All persons with access to Wealthscape are deemed Access Persons and are subject to Compliance with the firm's Code of Ethics which requires all outside brokerage accounts to be maintained at one of the firms designated by TIMI.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they've been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today-and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it's a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won't just build a career; you'll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.
