Associate II – JR. Financial Advisor

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At Northland, our employees are the heart of our story-and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

The Junior Financial Advisor supports senior advisors in delivering high-quality client service, financial planning, and investment support. This role is designed for a developing professional who is working toward becoming a full advisor and is comfortable balancing client engagement, operational accuracy, and ongoing learning. The Junior Advisor will assist in preparing financial plans, conducting research, supporting client onboarding, and ensuring all activities meet regulatory and firm standards.

About This Role:

Client Support & Service

• Assist Senior Advisors in managing client relationships, including preparation for meetings, follow-up tasks, and ongoing service requests.
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate, document notes, action items, and next steps.
• Support onboarding of new accounts, including gathering required documentation and coordinating with internal operations teams.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in managing C and D tier clients to elevate their overall experience and help transition them into higher-tier (B and C) relationships.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Gather and analyze client financial data to create preliminary planning summaries, investment proposals, and retirement projections.
• Conduct research on investment products, insurance solutions, and financial planning topics.
• Help maintain and update financial planning software and CRM records.

Investment & Trading Support

• Prepare materials related to portfolio allocation, rebalancing, and product recommendations (under supervision).
• Assist with trade execution activities – block trading
• Monitor client portfolios for exceptions, cash needs, and required actions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Follow firm policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete client records in accordance with supervisory requirements.
• Complete all annual and ongoing training related to regulatory and compliance expectations.

Team Collaboration

• Partner with operations, compliance, and support teams to ensure smooth workflow and exceptional client outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including process enhancements and client experience initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, senior advisors, and internal teams
• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the financial services industry; takes direction well and applies feedback constructively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems or financial platforms a plus
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability in all work

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

• Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, or relevant internships. Previous experience in a sales support or administrative role is a plus.
• Licensing: Pursuit of relevant FINRA licenses (e.g., Series 7, Series 66).

Desired:

• education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field preferred.

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you’ll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail First National at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20251772

Registration requirement:

This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility, regulatory requirements, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation, credit report and fingerprinting results.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

We believe that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves-no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

Learn more here.

Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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Northland follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)

Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

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