Investment Advisor

SWBC Retirement Plan Services is looking for a professional, eloquent individual who has proven success building and maintaining business relationships. This position will provide the opportunity to build and maintain a book of business as a retirement plan investment advisor. The role will encompass developing new client relationships, providing superior ongoing service, and retention of our current clients by executing SWBC’s disciplined approach to consulting and fiduciary responsibility. Why you'll love this role: You will love being an Investment Advisor with SWBC Retirement Plan Services because you have the opportunity to not just have a job but a meaningful career. In this unique opportunity, you are able to build a client base with reoccurring revenue while creating your own sales and driving your income up. You do all this while making a meaningful difference to organizations and their retirement plan participants. Essential duties include the following: Generates sales of advisory services for retirement plans directly to employers through product knowledge, networking, and attending national conferences to promote SWBC services which include, but is not limited to, fee benchmarking, investment reviews, fiduciary oversight, and vendor searches. Consults with potential clients on the Advisory Services Agreement and Investment Policy Statement to ensure their thorough understanding of the fiduciary process and risk management services SWBC provides. Utilizing proprietary research tools developed by SWBC, develops and advises clients on investment options that are available under their retirement plan(s). Represents SWBC at financial and investment conferences to generate consultations, quotes, or follow-up opportunities, attends institutional level investment committee meetings, and reports sales activities and results to management. Provides superior ongoing client service and retention through execution of SWBC’s disciplined approach to consulting and fiduciary responsibility. Ensures all required compliance agreements, file, reports, new client documentation, and the like are completed and maintained in accordance with SEC, Federal, and state regulations. Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. Sales experience developing new business, delivering retirement investment advisory and fiduciary support, or related experience, preferably in working with retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit, etc.) preferred. A strong retirement investment acumen and demonstrated knowledge of retirement plans preferred. A strong understanding of fiduciary principles under ERISA Sections 3(21) and 3(38) preferred. Ability to build relationships: Candidates will have proven success in building and maintaining relationships. Presentation skills: Qualified candidates must possess a strong ability and willingness to present professionally and confidently to both small and large groups Willingness to learn: SWBC Retirement Plan Services has a unique approach and proprietary reporting. We are seeking individuals who are coachable and who want to learn our structure in order to establish a long-term career in the retirement industry. Must have excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and interpersonal skills. Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time. Must possess a solid working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and be able to work independently while exercising sound judgment. A Series 65 license or willing to obtain it within the first year of employment. Must be able to stoop, kneel, and lift 10-20 lbs. of files, presentation equipment, or other office items. Must be able to travel locally, state-wide, and nationally. SWBC offers*: Competitive overall compensation package Work/Life balance Employee engagement activities and recognition awards Years of Service awards Career enhancement and growth opportunities Emerging Professionals and Mentor Program Continuing education and career certifications Variety of healthcare coverage options Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans Lucrative Wellness Program *Based upon employee eligibility Additional Information: SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing. Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law. To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button. Join Our Team Great People. Great Company. Great Place to Work. SWBC is a diversified financial services company providing insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions, businesses, and individuals. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, SWBC employs 2,400 people nationwide. At SWBC, you are not just an employee number, but a vital team member; each employee stands out and has the ability to make a direct impact at SWBC. We’re looking for the brightest and most creative to help introduce new solutions to new problems identified in the market and improve how our existing solutions can better help our users. SWBC is a big proponent of nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit through mentorship, continuing education, internal career growth opportunities and having a platform to make meaningful changes come to life.