Investment Consultant

The Zacks Investment Consultant role is designed to cultivate strong client relationships, offering high-quality, comprehensive financial advice and support. The consultant will focus on understanding clients' financial goals, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing client satisfaction through proactive engagement and exceptional service. Join our team as an Investment Consultant at Zacks Investment Management (ZIM), where we cater to a distinguished portfolio of high-net-worth clients through our distinct approach tailored specifically for private clients. At ZIM, we emphasize a structured separation between sales and client services, allowing you to focus solely on your expertise without the multitasking demands of prospecting.

In your role as an Investment Consultant, you will serve as a pivotal contact for Zacks Investment Management, collaborating closely with our internal portfolio management and research teams, tax consultants and our external sales force. This position is designed to leverage your financial expertise to enhance our investment strategies and client interactions. You will benefit from support and guidance from seasoned team members, whose experience and established client relationships are instrumental in facilitating your success in this role.

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your background in finance and investment management within a supportive and specialized environment, aimed at optimizing client outcomes and advancing your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with clients, understanding their unique financial needs and objectives.
• Proactively resolve client issues and concerns, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Conduct regular, in-depth conversations with clients regarding market conditions, asset allocations, and investment strategies.

Financial Advisory:

• Provide clients with knowledgeable and prudent financial advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
• Stay informed about investment products, market trends, and regulatory changes to offer the most current and effective advice.
• Develop and present comprehensive wealth management solutions for clients.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with senior partners and other departments to gather information, coordinate meetings, and deliver comprehensive financial planning services.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, tax advisors, estate counsel, and other professionals to implement client strategies effectively.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development to continuously enhance client support capabilities.

Operational Excellence:

• Independently improve and streamline service models and operational procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Provide excellent telephone coverage, managing priorities and handling urgent calls with professionalism and good judgment.
• Comply with all industry rules, regulations, and firm policies.

Administrative Support:

• Perform administrative duties such as handling telephones, processing forms, and completing travel and expense reports as needed.
• Produce reports to support sales efforts and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years of experience in financial services, sales, and support.
• Must hold Series 65 license
• Proficient in Salesforce CRM, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, M365, and Teams; experience with related technology software and planning tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of investment concepts, practices, and procedures in the securities and insurance industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Charismatic, driven, and financially savvy individual with a passion for client service.
• Experience working with high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.
• Ability to provide high-touch, comprehensive wealth management services.
• Experience in public speaking and writing on financial topics.

Compensation range: 130-170K base, bonus structure. Relocation assistance will be provided if necessary.

Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment assessments is required. In order to qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

WHO IS ZACKS?

The Zacks Group of companies consists of Zacks Investment Research (ZIR), Zacks Investment Management (ZIM), and Zacks Trade. ZIR, founded in 1978 is the 2nd largest provider of independent stock, Mutual fund and ETF research in the US. The Professional Services Division of ZIR is one of the largest providers of software analytics and investment data to professional investors. The Zacks.com Division of ZIR operates one of the most widely used investment information sites on the web. ZIM is a Chicago based RIA that manages $18 Billion for individual and institutional investors. Zacks Trade is an online broker serving active stock and option traders located in US and overseas.