Wealth Specialist

Job Description

HTLF is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

HTLF is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We deliver community banking at scale by powering our geographically diverse group of banks with technology, efficiency and strength — giving local decision-making the opportunity and insights to focus on customers and growth. Relationships have been the core of our company since its founding in 1981. We’re deeply invested in the communities we serve, and that’s why our clients choose us as their banking partners.

What’s different about a career at HTLF? We believe our employees and their diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills are our greatest assets. We wouldn’t be HTLF without the people with whom we surround ourselves and empower to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and communities. We’re dedicated to making HTLF the best place to work – where your opinions are valued, your feedback and ideas are heard, and your opportunities for personal growth and professional development are endless.

The Wealth Assistant is a service and support professional providing administrative and operational support to a team of Wealth Management Advisors and/or Fiduciary Officers (collectively, “Advisors”). Key responsibilities include frequent customer contact in support of account administration and business development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working within delegated authority and/or standard department guidelines, provides exceptional service to clients and resolves client problems, escalating items beyond specified authority to appropriate parties when necessary.
• Prepares reports, proposals, and marketing materials for clients and prospects.
• Works with clients and advisors to ensure proper accounting opening procedures and documentation.
• Prepares account annual review and investment objective review forms.
• Supports Advisors in entering and maintaining information in the department’s CRM, trust accounting, and financial planning systems.
• Works proactively to identify potential problems and compliance issues to ensure accurate and compliant account administration.
• Develops working knowledge of assigned area and accounts through frequent client contact and execution of standard departmental procedures.
• Attends, as necessary, client and prospect meetings as an integral member of the Advisor support team when deemed appropriate.
• Facilitates general administrative tasks, including but not limited to correspondence, filing and processing forms, meeting set-up, and travel arrangements.
• Participates in additional projects as requested by Advisors and/or Management.
• Participates in ongoing learning and development to enhance support of the business.
• Assists in training future sales support.
• Completes annual E-Learning Plan and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training as assigned and keeps up-to-date knowledge of BSA as it relates to the job function.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• This job has no management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Business Administration/Management required
• Bachelors Business Administration/Management or
• a related field. preferred
• 3-5 years professional office experience. required
• Previous experience with sales and sales support with a registered investment advisor, wealth advisory office or broker/dealer. preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Ability to support and receive instruction and direction from multiple staff members.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Standard ADA Selection: Office and Administrative Support
Physical Demands:

Working Environment:

Standard Business Hours:
Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exempt employees are expected to work as long as it takes to accomplish the goals and deliverables of the position; typically, a minimum of 40-45 hours per week.
Travel:

Driving Requirements:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Full time

The targeted salary for this role is:

$50,519.00 – $65,675.00

HTLF offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible employees, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; an employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. To learn more, please click here visit our Benefits page.

The annualized base salary range reflects figures based on the primary location. Pay ranges may vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.  Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Additional Information:

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting date listed.