Financial Consultant (Sales)

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent training and experience.
  • At least three years of related work experience; Vanguard experience preferred.
  • Series 7 and 66 licenses required or ability to obtain them.
  • Proven client relationship management and sales consultative skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Vanguard products preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct targeted prospecting activities, including outreach to High Net Worth clients.
  • Analyze clients' financial situations to provide tailored investment solutions.
  • Drive lead conversions through proactive client engagement and follow-ups.
  • Educate clients about complex financial topics relevant to their needs.
  • Share expertise and provide coaching to peers to improve overall sales performance.
  • Manage and nurture a portfolio of clients to maximize retention and growth.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate client service and support.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model for enhanced flexibility.
  • Opportunity for continuous skill development and coaching.
  • Collaborative work culture focused on employee engagement.
  • Access to a range of professional development resources.
  • Commitment to the long-term financial wellbeing of clients.
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

Serve as a Strategic Partner to Educate & Empower Your Book of Business

  • Engage potential leads to understand their goals, challenges, and what prevents full consolidation with Vanguard, while identifying when guidance, advice, or elevated support is needed.
  • Expand conversations to uncover deeper financial needs and learn more about clients’ broader investment landscape and non-Vanguard holdings.
  • Offer thoughtful situational guidance or position our managed advice services when appropriate, ensuring clients know exactly what to expect and supporting them through implementation.
  • Support clients in aligning their actions with their financial goals through confident, value-driven positioning of Vanguard products and services.
  • Manage and advance a diverse book of current clients, and prospects, who have not yet committed.
  • Prioritize outreach based on potential, complexity, and timing. Continuously mining your book for opportunities to deepen impact.
  • Position Vanguard thoughtfully to earn trust, consolidate assets, and strengthen long-term relationships.
  • Serve as a liaison between clients, advisors, and service teams to ensure each experience is smooth, supported, and aligned with our standards.

Deliver Personalized Value & Drive Growth Through Meaningful Outreach

  • Conduct advanced financial needs analyses to match client goals with the right Vanguard solutions.
  • Use your market and product expertise to help clients evaluate investment options and understand both the advantages and considerations behind them.
  • Follow through to ensure recommendations are received, understood, and acted upon.
  • Convert sales leads generated internally by initiating conversations that help prospects consider Vanguard as their long-term partner.
  • Conduct hightouch outreach. Including inbound, and outbound calls, that are tailored to the clients readiness and specific needs.
  • Identify obstacles preventing consolidation, address concerns, and guide clients toward clear next steps.

Lead With Purpose & Influence

  • Demonstrate leadership by coaching peers, contributing to best practices, and fostering a collaborative environment within the department.
  • Share insights, elevate sales skills, and model continuous improvement.
  • Help shape a culture of curiosity, growth, and client-first excellence.
  • Participate in special projects, pilots, or initiatives designed to strengthen the client and crew experienceand help shape the future of our business.
What it takes:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • At least three years of related work, ideally within financial services.
  • Experience managing a book of business and delivering exceptional client experiences.
  • Strong consultative sales skills and the ability to translate financial complexity into client confidence.
  • Excellent communicationverbal, written, and interpersonal.
  • Strong problemsolving abilities and timemanagement instincts.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Broad knowledge of Vanguard funds, products, markets, and services (preferred).
  • Required regulatory licensing:
    • SIE and Series 7 prior to start
    • Series 63/65 or 66 (or equivalent designations where eligible), which may be completed after hire
    • Compliance will confirm which qualifications apply based on role responsibilities.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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