Private Client Specialist I - Melville, NY

Work Location: Melville, New York, United States of America

Hours: 40

Pay Details: $25.75 - $38.50 USD

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Line of Business: TD Wealth

Job Description: The Private Client Specialist I acts as sales and relationship support for Relationship Managers and Investment Advisors who serves clients in the high-net-worth segment, supporting banking, lending, and High Net Worth Investing. The PCS I is primarily responsible for the onboarding process for clients, focusing on the timely and accurate initiation, transfers and communication about new account openings and fundings. The PCS I will be expected to participate in basic financial planning discussions and client relationship reviews. This role will support other team members (Relationship Managers, Trust Advisors, or Investment Advisors) and provide consistent and accurate administrative, analytical, and service support.

Depth and Scope:

• Demonstrates a commitment to being customer-centric by ensuring a legendary service is provided during every customer interaction to maximize retention and growth

• Under supervision, demonstrates competence executing tasks on required platforms (Private Banking, Investments and Trusts)

• Handles complex financial transactions where products and services are highly competitive

• Is competent using financial planning software

• May act as a subject matter expert to Sales Support team

• Coordinates with relationship mangers to ensure that all new clients receive the complete onboarding experience. This includes a thorough client discovery, an introduction to the IA and TA as per client need, and the completion of all requisite client profiling documents

• Assists in deepening wallet share by anticipating client needs and suggesting the most appropriate banking, lending and/or investment solutions; maximizes profitability, while ensuring the client receives an exceptional client experience

• Leverages and coordinates specialists (Taxes, Trust and Estate) to provide interdisciplinary expertise for our most complex clients

• May act as primary contact for client relationships with regards to portfolio information and basic financial planning

• May resolve more difficult Client issues, problems, and requests

• Identifies opportunities within the portfolio to seek ways to Retail, Commercial and other Wealth Partners

• Executes in a manner that is compliant with regulations, policies, and procedures

• Adheres to all federal, state, SRO regulations and Firm policies related to all business activities (e.g., OCC, SEC, FINRA etc.); ensures all Continuing Education requirements are attained

• Responsible for understanding and adhering to TD Wealth FCRM/ATF Policies and Procedures

• Responsible for implementing TD's Customer Identification Program (CIP) by collecting and verifying required customer identification information and performing other Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence Requirements as outlined in the Business Unit FCRM procedures

• Contributes individually and as a team member, to ensure strong performance, collaboration and enthusiasm that sets TD Wealth apart from our competitors

• Represents TD Wealth to the public in a professional manner

• Is involved in your community and supports TDBG charity and community initiatives

• Ensures service to external clients and/or internal clients reflects TDBG standards and guiding principles

• Through proactive communication (verbal/written), supports the assigned team members in meeting service commitments to clients

• Provides consistent and accurate administrative support to assigned team members including filing, report generation, presentation material, written proposals, and spreadsheet reporting

• Efficiently manages and promptly responds to all incoming inquiries/requests for information independently/or direct to appropriate person or area

• Completes all applicable specialized training

• Performs necessary duties to assist assigned team members with all aspects of account administration, retention, specialized services, and other responsibilities in accordance with wealth management area of specialization

• Maintains various databases and computer systems by entering transactional and other data, updating information as necessary and ensuring data accuracy; creates reports summarizing information, as required

• Guides and directs others as necessary; acts as a specialist resource to support all wealth management areas

• Keeps others on the team informed about status of account administration, retention, and projects

• Completes assigned administrative/Client service tasks within policy and operating procedures

• Identifies and recommends technological/process improvements which may improve overall productivity and Client satisfaction

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree preferred

• Internal candidates: 3+ years of experience working with TD's client platforms required

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 registrations required. Candidates may be considered should they have at least one of the required registrations. If hired, candidate will need to acquire all licensing within a defined period outlined at the time of hire

• Knowledge of investments, banking and credit products preferred

• A self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to excel at administration and be exceptionally well organized

• Demonstrates considerable initiative in providing a high level of organization

• Experience in professional services and with working with affluent clients is required. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working with Contact Management databases is essential

• Possess a reasonable knowledge of investments, and can generate reports pertinent to the management of client investment portfolios; however, prefers to focus on administration in a support role

• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities and timelines

• Proven track record of delivering results and executing with excellence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Criminal and financial background investigation is required pursuant to FINRA Rule 3010(e) and successor regulations

OCC Language:

• This position falls within the definition of Loan Originator as defined under Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36; and the definition of Mortgage Loan Originator as defined under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007; and is with a FINRA member, broker or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.

• Must be eligible for employment with a covered financial institution under the standards established by Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act, 12 CFR Part 1026.36.

• Must be eligible for registration as a registered mortgage loan originator with the NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry) in accordance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act), 12 U.S.C. §§ 5102 et seq., and its implementing regulations, 12 CFR Part 1007.

• Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e), including: the Firm's obligation to investigate the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for registration before applying to register the applicant with FINRA and filing the applicant's Form U4 with the CRD, and before representing on the applicant's Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicant's Form U4; and the Firm's obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicant’s Form U4, no later than 30 calendar days after the Form U4 is filed with FINRA.

• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check, credit report check, civil litigation search, and regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization enforcement action search, and statements/certification from job applicant regarding administrative, civil, or criminal findings by any government agency/authority or self-regulatory organization, are required by federal law for this position.

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