Wealth Management Associate

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATEScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.ABOUT ASCENT WEALTH PARTNERSAt Ascent Wealth Partners, we partner with leaders dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, helping them reduce the stress and distractions that come with complex financial planning. Our goal is to empower our clients to focus on what truly matters: the relational dynamics of their business and family. Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Michigan, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-level financial strategies that align with our clients' unique needs and values. Our team is dedicated to excellence, personal growth, and collaboration to provide the outstanding service to our clients.JOB SUMMARYThe Wealth Management Associate is responsible for the investment operations of the firm utilizing Northwestern Mutual's independent broker-dealer platform. This role involves hands-on execution of day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficiency of investment strategies, compliance, reporting, and client service. This role requires understanding of financial markets, investment products, operations within a broker-dealer framework, and the unique needs of our financial planning firm.ESSENTIAL ROLES & OUTCOMESPerform operations of the firm's investment functions, ensuring the smooth processing of trades, portfolio rebalancing, and execution of client-directed investments platform, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and meet regulatory requirements.Manage the investment trade lifecycle, including order entry, trade settlement, trade reconciliations, and reporting.Ensure accurate and timely generation of client investment reports, performance reporting, and transaction confirmations.Maintain close and accurate records through the firm's Client Relationship Management system.LICENSING REQUIREMENTSLife, Health, Annuities & Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses. SIE, Series 7 and 63.COMPETENCIESIntegrityWorks ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence.Organization & Planning: plans, organizes, schedules in an efficient/productive mannerFollow Through: lives up to verbal and written agreements regardless of personal costIntelligence: Learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new informationCollaborative: comfortable working with others to achieve a common goalFlexibility: adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditionsWork Ethic: strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get job done right.High Standards: expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of the bestOpenness to ideas/criticism: solicits feedback and reacts calmly to constructive feedbackProactivity: acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.Attention to Detail: does not let important details slip through the cracks.Analytical Skillable to structure and process data and draw insightful conclusions.GROWTH PATHSuccess in this role opens the door to exciting opportunities for growth, including stepping into high-level client relationship opportunities.AWP HIRING EXPECTATIONSFull-Time EmploymentThis is an in-office opportunityInvestment Experience a must. xhyhwjd 2+ years ideal.Base Salary: $60-80k commensurate with experienceDiscretionary BonusBenefits: Medical/Dental/Vision; 401(k); Group Life/Disability; PTO; Paid Parental Leave