Associate, Financial Advisor, Peabody, MA

Associate, Financial Advisor Location: Peabody, MA, United States of America Key Responsibilities Attain and exceed investment sales, revenue, and client engagement goals as defined by management and the Retail Investments scorecard. Conduct client appointments through in-person, virtual, and telephone channels to identify financial needs and recommend appropriate investment and insurance solutions. Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of clients by strengthening relationships, uncovering additional opportunities, and delivering ongoing financial guidance. Maintain compliance with all applicable bank, broker/dealer, FINRA, state, and federal regulations governing the sale of investment and insurance products, including Santander's Uninsured Products Policy Statement. Collaborate with Branch Managers, Field Advisors, and Licensed Bank Employees (LBEs) to identify opportunities, generate referrals, and support overall branch investment growth. Provide coaching, education, and product awareness support to LBEs and branch partners to enhance referral generation and client engagement. Participate actively in sales meetings, training programs, coaching sessions, and development initiatives designed to enhance advisory skills and business performance. Develop and execute business development activities aligned with management objectives and client acquisition strategies. Build strong internal relationships and referral partnerships that support client acquisition and retention efforts. Maintain accurate client records, complete operational and administrative requirements, and provide activity and sales reporting in a timely manner. Maintain all required professional licenses, registrations, continuing education requirements, and regulatory training. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems, Statistics or equivalent field - Required. Master's Degree in the same fields - Preferred. 5+ Years demonstrating a superior record of sales achievement while maintaining high ethical standards - Required. 1+ Year of experience providing investment guidance and advice to clients - Required. Very strong interpersonal communication skills, complemented by excellent verbal and written communication. Knowledge of financial analysis and risk evaluation. Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Strong relationship management and negotiation skills. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Attention to detail, careful and thorough in completing work tasks. Strong social orientation, preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Certifications: NASD licenses: FINRA Series 7, Series 66 (or 63 & 65) - Required. Appropriate state insurance licenses - Required. Desired Experience Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. Experience in Microsoft Office products. Work Authorization & Sponsorship Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment. Compensation & Benefits Base Pay Range: Minimum $61,875.00 USD, Maximum $105,000.00 USD. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package to support you, your family, and your well-being. EEO Statement At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Employer Rights This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banco Santander SA