Private Client Advisor

Private Client Advisor

Our Private Client Advisor will work with the high and ultra-high net wealth individual, non-profit organizations, and fiduciary relationships, often providing client leadership in these roles. Initially, the priority of the role is responsible for identifying, closing, and deepening client relationships. The PCA uses familiarity with client circumstances alongside a broad knowledge of investments, banking, wealth and estate planning, and trust services to frame, acquire, and retain relationships. The PCA leads our team-based service model, ensures the delivery of our client experience, and is responsible for growth through internal and external sourcing of new client relationships with Columbia Banking partners and external CPA's and Attorney's. A team of specialists support these efforts by providing deeper knowledge in their respective areas of expertise.

• Deepening existing relationships and developing new relationships by taking a holistic view of issues and needs and then creating strategies to provide education and solutions to provide value based on a collaborative, team approach.
• Working with branch and commercial partners to identify existing clients and new prospects who will benefit from a broad range of Bank solutions.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to help educate clients and prospects about a wide range of issues and potential problems that are important to their wellbeing.
• Where appropriate, coordinate the presentation of potential solutions.
• Speak to a broad knowledge of wealth management principles and estate planning strategies.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree, required. Advanced Degree, MBA MSF CFA CFP CPA CTFA JD, preferred. 5-10 years of experience in banking and wealth management, required. Excellent relationship management, networking, and business development skills. Extraordinary talent for driving business. Ability to serve as a subject matter expert in Estate planning and taxation. Extensive knowledge of Columbia Banking, Trust Services, Taxation planning, Asset Allocation concepts and Investment related products and services. Ability to partner with colleagues to identify and service unique clients' needs. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills. Ability to make critical decisions independently. Professional designation such as JD, MBA, MSF, CFA, or CFP is preferred. Occasional travel

The pay range for this role is $100,000.00 to $180,000.00. The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

This posting is part of an evergreen requisition to create a pipeline of talent. If you are interested in potential opportunities in this area, we encourage you to apply. While we may not have an immediate opening at this time, we are always looking for top talent and will reach out as positions become available in the posted locations.

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

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