Financial Planning and Design Coordinator with Life Insurance Product Expertise

Financial Planning and Design Coordinator with Life Insurance Product Expertise

LOCATION: We are open to hiring remote candidates but the preference is to be located close to the NY Metro area.

PLEASE NOTE: Experience with Life Insurance products is required.

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and "bring it" every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have "the right stuff" people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB OVERVIEW:

Come join Vanbridge, an EPIC company and its Life & Executive Benefits platform to continue our lead in the insurance and risk advisory consultation space. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants along with our family of companies has revenues over $1 Billion. We are proud to consistently be a best place to work with outstanding benefits, camaraderie around the country. Today, we are a unique and innovative risk management, executive and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with offices and leadership across the country. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, has a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including risk management, property and casualty, benefits, unique specialty program insurance and private client services.

We believe the success of our model is a direct result of providing an exceptional client experience. In today's challenging environment it is essential our clients have a risk advisory team with experience not only in the technical nuances of their profession but professionals that have navigated through market cycles and think beyond traditional solutions. One of our firm's key competitive advantages is our ability to provide integrated insurance solutions centered around business, individual, financial and investment advisory needs.

The Opportunity: We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced product, planning and design expert in the Life Insurance profession. This professional will advise our clients on the best options and build reviews. Our clients include RIAs, P&C and Employee Benefit professionals, CPA and Law Firms, to private equity firms, high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporations all counting on us to provide world class solutions and experience within the insurance and risk management space. You will design, implement and analyze effective strategies that align with our clients' goals. This position is a role in strategy and execution, including development, positioning, creativity and execution. As a successful hire, you will be responsible for assisting in developing strategies, planning and coordinating efforts, communicating plans to those involved, and building awareness and positioning.

What to expect: We have a professional fast-paced environment, and our service is the key to our success. Because of the dynamics in the risk consulting and insurance industry. Our firm has become one of the largest, attaining a top spot amongst all insurance brokerage firms in the US across risk consulting/insurance brokerage services. Opportunity to grow and learn are in abundance and we look forward to adding you to our team of professionals!

Position Responsibilities:

• Support key external and internal clients
• Able to manage multiple, concurrent projects and deliverables
• Play an important role in Vanbridge's growth and management, as applicable, ensuring connectivity across all communications while guiding and supporting partners in strategy and execution.
• Strong Aptitude in technology
• Experience and knowledge with AI, Claude and other tools
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly customer-focused with the ability to think strategically and provide a clear vision that promotes team collaboration
• Adept at excelling in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities and technological needs
• Client Consultation: Conduct thorough consultations with clients to understand their financial needs, goals, and risk tolerance.
• Policy Analysis: Analyze various life insurance policies to determine the best fit for clients' financial plans.
• Recommendations: Provide tailored recommendations on life insurance policies that align with clients' objectives.
• Policy Management: Assist clients with the application process, policy management, and any necessary adjustments to their coverage.
• Education: Educate clients on the benefits and features of different annuity and life insurance solutions.
• Compliance: Ensure all recommendations and transactions comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with advisors and other team members to integrate annuity and life insurance solutions into comprehensive financial plans.
• Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, product developments, and regulatory changes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the life insurance industry and individual life products, including UL, IUL, VUL, Term, WL and the necessary product illustration systems.
• Preparation for client meetings, including paperwork, and preparing presentation materials
• Prepares and delivers correspondence and other client communication
• Work collaboratively with Advisors throughout the planning process to ensure completed accurately and promptly
• Work proactively in all facets of the role, consistently seeking out new opportunities
• Proactively work with and respond to clients professionally.
• Be aware of and maintain Carrier product information, rate changes and rules

Desired Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum two-three years of related experience
• Experience in insurance and financial services
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experts in life portfolio
• Life, Health, FINRA Series 6 or 7 and Series 63 (a plus or obtain within 90 days).
• Working knowledge of Insurance industry software
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to problem-solving and client service
• Proven track record with cross-training, task-sharing and mutually supportive teamwork
• Must be able to innovative, pro-actively manage time and follow through to complete tasks
• Proven experience working in client support, portfolio management, relationship management or paraplanner role, within the financial services industry
• Diplomacy and strong business acumen with proven experience positively influencing others and developing and improving business processes.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in AI, Claude, Microsoft Office products and CRM applications
• Highly organized and project management skills required; ability to shift and reorganize in order to accommodate change
• Ability to prioritize workflow and requests for deliverables based on stated needs of advisor and client relationships and their meaningfulness and impact to the success of the business unit.
• Equivalent level of passion pertaining to the success of the team and his/her colleagues in comparison to one's own desired career path and measure of success, i.e. team player first.
• Ability to portray confidence, persuasiveness, and credibility over the phone, in virtual meetings and potentially in person.

COMPENSATION:

The national average salary for this role is $65 000.00 - $80 000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.

WHY EPIC:

EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time off
• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Professional growth &