Financial Planning Associate

Overview

WHO are we looking for?

CAPTRUST is seeking a Financial Planning Associate who will work closely with an experienced Wealth Advisor team to prepare for discovery, planning, and confirmation meetings, with the goal of securing a high volume of new client wins. Candidate will deliver high client service, work to improve productivity and the quality of services provided to prospects and clients, and must fit within our culture of integrity, teamwork, and putting prospect/clients’ interests first. Primary responsibilities may include the following, among others:

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning - Prepare for prospect meetings by gathering statements, entering investment data into system to build out and update comprehensive retirement plans. Works with software support for complex scenarios
• Risk assessment - Enter prospect accounts into risk assessment software portfolios and compare them to our same risk portfolio
• Tax assessment - upload client tax returns for advisors to run tax analysis
• Pension analysis - run payout options vs lump sum benefit to gather percentage return needed for lump sum rollover to make sense
• Prepare necessary Investment Advisory Agreement and custodian paperwork and assist with rollover calls for in-person prospect meetings
• Work with prospects to get documents uploaded, troubleshooting any issues
• Track incoming opportunities for prospect assets transitioning to CAPTRUST

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in a Finance Related field

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in a financial services firm or internship or other exposure to financial planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite applications, namely Excel and Word
• Ability to quickly learn new computer programs and processes
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multiple advisor requests
• Strong communication skills and client service skills
• Team player, collaborative, able to work with others
• Proficiency in CRM software use
• Understanding/prior use of financial planning, tax analysis, risk analysis software a plus

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
• Compensation range (depending on location and experience): $70,000 - $84,000

WHERE will you be working?

330 John Carlyle Street #400 | Alexandria, VA 22134

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

Are you the next brick?

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity

EEO/Diversity Statement:

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #associate

This position will remain open until filled.