Citizens employs a group of experienced advisors that help individuals and families attain their financial goals. Our Private Client Financial Advisors (PCFAs) conduct thorough discoveries to understand a client’s short- and long-term goals, then construct a tailored financial plan that meets the client’s goals.
The Citizens PCFA is a branch-based advisor who excels in a collaborative environment that emphasizes the paramount importance of client interests, as well as the personal and professional growth of team members. PCFAs work directly with a variety of business partners and centers of influence to uncover and identify prospective opportunities.
Primary responsibilities include
- Develop a high-quality wealth management practice that provides a personalized wealth management strategy.
- Enhance and preserve relationships with key partners to boost client introductions and engagement.
- Proactive client and prospect outreach promoting Citizens Wealth Management capabilities.
- Grow existing relationships through partnership referrals.
- Tailor wealth management planning to meet client needs.
- Utilize the knowledge of internal stakeholders and specialists in delivering a variety of services, including financial planning, investment management, insurance, and estate planning.
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
- Series 7, 63, 65 (or 66) active and valid.
- A valid, active Insurance Life/Health/Variable licenses is required or must be obtained within 60 days of starting the role as a condition of employment.
- A minimum of 2 years in a Financial Advisor role or equivalent experience in financial services.
- Demonstrated track record in new business development and client book management.
- Proven experience in a team-oriented consumer bank setting.
- Familiarity with servicing high-net-worth individuals.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Pay Transparency
Commissioned based. Individuals in this role have historically earned between $105,000 and $250,000 per year based on performance and productivity against commission plan parameters. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.
Hours & Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F (Branch Hours)
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