First Community Trust – Financial Advisor

First Community Trust is a national association and an independent trust company that offers trust, investment and retirement services. Our sole objective is to help clients achieve their personal, financial and estate planning goals.

Founded over 23 years ago to serve the needs of credit unions and their members, FCT manages individual and institutional clients and boasts incredible credit union partnerships in central and eastern Iowa. Today, the firm proudly manages over $1.2 billion in assets. FCT's success is rooted in a commitment to service and long-term relationships with our team, clients, and partners. 

Looking ahead, FCT is actively pursuing growth opportunities in Iowa and the Midwest. It's projected that trillions of assets and wealth will transfer between generations in the coming years. FCT is favorably positioned to serve clients and partners in this massive generational wealth transfer. We are seeking a talented Financial Advisor who is looking to contribute to a growing wealth management and trust firm. This individual will be responsible for creating and growing long-term, trusted relationships with prospects, clients and credit union partners in Central Iowa. Additionally, this individual will proactively develop new opportunities while managing the day to day administration of trusts, estates, agencies and IRAs. Our ideal candidate will have a growth mindset and passion for service and helping people define and attain their financial goals.

*Located in Dubuque, Iowa

Responsibilities:

• Maintain relationships with existing clients to identify additional opportunities.
• Manage client relationships to generate innovative solutions and create an above and beyond experience.
• Actively calls on potential clients to identify needs, make proposals for new business and secure new relationships.
• Develop and maintain a referral network to build and grow relationships and new business opportunities.
• Stay informed of new developments and offer new solutions to enhance services.
• Deeply understand clients needs to develop strategies that exceed clients' expectations.
• Effectively manages assigned accounts in a consistent manner that meets the needs of principals, beneficiaries and remaindermen.
• Setup of new accounts and determines the amount of payments, tax liabilities and arranges accountings and distribution.
• Provides account administration and maintenance which includes special distributions, planning and approving expenditures.
• Ensures accurate administration of assigned accounts to ensure account meets all compliance standards.
• Manages account administration activities and responds and resolves client's needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required or prior experience in related field.
• 5 years' experience within financial services or trust environment preferred.
• Ability to develop, create and grow new and existing relationships.
• Experience achieving reasonable annual new asset and performance goals.
• Active in community and business organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills: The ability to influence, motivate and proactively build relationships.
• Ability to help others resolve problems and make recommendations.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret various legal documents.
• High level of problem solving and organizational skills.

*Credit and criminal history verification will be required of all applicants.

If you are highly motivated and would enjoy the diversity of challenges and opportunities that FCT provides, please send your resume and salary requirements. We believe our people are our greatest asset and FCT provides a unique culture where you make an impact every day. FCT offers an exceptional culture and a full range of competitive benefits.

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 FCT is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."