Job Description

The Private Banker is responsible for the overall affluent (based on complexity / financial needs) client experience, ensuring collaboration of relevant entities to deliver the full spectrum of Northwest Bank products and services with respect to capabilities and solutions. The includes identification of other experts such as investments, mortgage, small business banking and personal trust services.
 
Essential Functions
•    Initiate contacts for developing and closing new business
•    Collaborate across business lines including investments, mortgage, small business, trust, lending, and other Northwest products and services.
•    Cultivate and maintain relationships with numerous sources of new business including company officials, life underwriters, attorneys, accountants and social acquaintances
•    Discuss the advantages of proper planning and obtaining background information on corporate or personal finances, family relationships and employee status
•    Develop a high community profile
•    Utilize Northwest office network for referrals and prospects, subject to opt out of affiliate sharing
•    Communicate on the development of new business accounts
•    Meet and/or exceed annual production guidelines
•    Complete financial profiles and accurately analyze customer needs and prepare proposals
•    Recommend products and services accordingly, taking into account all available alternatives
•    Perform presentations, meetings, and seminars with prospects
•    Cross-sell Northwest products and services
•    Provide product and services training for Retail Office and Northwest Department personnel on a periodic basis
•    Ensure Compliance with FINRA/SEC regulations and requirements (licensed representatives)
•    Monitor client accounts on an ongoing basis
•    Schedule client meetings on a periodic basis
•    Review financial / investment markets daily
•    Develop a high community profile
•    Minimize nonstandard fee schedules
 
Additional Essential Functions
•    Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
•    Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
•    Work as part of a team
•    Work with on-site equipment
 
Additional Responsibilities
•    Assist with setting personal goals and targets
•    Recommend improvements to sales and procedures
•    Recommend new marketing initiatives / potential new business opportunities
•    Recommend additions to product and services offerings
 
Safety and Health for Supervisors without Direct Reports
•    Discourage any unsafe work habits by setting a good example for employees by following the required safe work practices as indicated by the safety and loss prevention program
•    Consistently and fairly enforce safe work practices
•    Ensure that each employee knows what to do in the event of an emergency
 
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education  
Bachelor's Degree    Finance / related degree preferred             
 
Work Experience
6 - 8 years    relevant experience      
 
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions 
•    Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
•    Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information 
•    Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information 
•    Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas  
 
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the securities industry, investment and insurance products and services    
Knowledge of private banking products and services, including credit processes and policies    
Ability to effectively present investment strategies to clients and maintains a holistic approach to planning  
Strong relationship management, sales and new business skills 
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills    
Ability to analyze financial data    
Knowledge of mutual funds, stocks and bonds    
Knowledge of investment markets, general economic fundamentals and available products and services    
Knowledge of Custodian Accounts    
Knowledge of Financial Planning    
Knowledge in Investments, IRA’s and Estates  
Knowledge of Fiduciary, ERISA and brokerage account types  
Knowledge of Private Banking products    
 
Licenses and Certifications
Series 7    In relevant states    Upon Hire And
Life/Acc/Health    In relevant states    Upon Hire And
Series 63    In relevant states    Upon Hire And
Series 65    In relevant states    Upon Hire Or
Series 66    In relevant states    Upon Hire  
 

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.