Financial Consultant

The Financial Consultant provides in person and virtual counseling for all participants, new entrants, prospects, beneficiaries and their legal and financial representatives on the complete spectrum of TIAA products and services. This job covers institutions aligned to regional structures and offers financial planning advice via in person, phone and video chat to help clients accomplish their immediate and long-term financial goals. During your initial period of employment, you will receive training on TIAA's products and the role will be non-exempt – meaning you will be paid on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime pay. After the training period has concluded, the role will be exempt and you will be paid on a salaried basis at the same rate (i.e., your weekly salary will be equal to your hourly rate multiplied by 40) and you will no longer be eligible for overtime pay. All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from start date. Key Responsibilities and Duties Counsels participants on their pension plans, tax deferred annuities and other available investment options in order to help clients retain and increase assets. Educates, recommends and facilitates new product purchases (including retail mutual funds, annuities, IRAs, 529 and 403b, bank products, life insurance and others) and provides authoritative information upon which important personal financial planning decisions are based. Interacts with retirement plan participants to provide exceptional customer service and execute transaction and service requests. Utilizes knowledge of tax and investment strategies to inform financial advice based on clients' financial needs and objectives. Communicates internally with cross‑business partnerships to develop and implement TIAA products and services to support clients and company initiatives. Develops and maintains strong relationship with Institutional Plan Sponsors. Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred FINRA Registrations SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63 Licenses and Certifications Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) - Multiple Issuers required within 120 Days Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC This is a hybrid flex position involving regional travel to client institutions at least 3 days/week with the ability to work remotely the rest of the week. This position may also require occasional travel up to 25% of the time outside your assigned territory. Related Skills Accountability Business Acumen Business Development Client Relationship Management Commercial Mindset Communication Financial Markets Impact Inspires Others Negotiation Problem Solving Relationship Management Retirement Planning Selling Salary & Benefits Base Pay Range: $75,400/yr - $100,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here. #J-18808-Ljbffr