Financial Advisor Trainee - Midtown, NY

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments.  We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

MISSION

Learn the basics of the retail financial services industry and study for and pass registration examinations. A FA Trainee shall have a set time period within which to obtain the necessary registrations and graduate to an FA Associate. 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend in-house training sessions on various topics including, but not limited to, products and services, building a book of business, Janney systems, practice management and compliance
• Begin to develop a business plan
• Attend client meetings with Financial Advisors
• Perform clerical and administrative functions as directed by Financial Advisors
• At the direction and under the tutelage of Financial Advisors and Branch Office Managers, may assist in client profiling, identifying client objectives and risk tolerance, and preparing recommendations and advice 
• Begin to develop knowledge of financial products and markets and the regulatory landscape

• Study for and pass the Series 7 examination, the Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65) examination, and any state insurance examinations required by the Branch Office Managers

                                                                                       

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtain Series 7; 63 and 65, or 66 within designated time period
• Undergraduate Degree with an emphasis on business and communications preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Critical thinking skills

• High ethical standards

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The compensation package for this position consists of a base salary, (with eligibility for an annual bonus/Financial Advisor paid bonus/commissions if applicable) as well as eligibility to participate in all company benefits offered by Janney to full-time employees including health, dental, medical coverage, disability income protection, life insurance, PTO/vacation, holidays, and 401(k).  The salary range for this position will be $35,000 to $65,000.  Total compensation packages at Janney are based on experience, skills, credentials, and geographical location, of each specific candidate.      

Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace.  We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.