Advisor Transitions Specialist

Guardian life is seeking an Advisor Transitions Specialist who will be a critical part of a team that supports the growth of our firm.

• A team player with the ability to work effectively across functions to deliver successful results

• A relationship builder who is comfortable engaging with internal and external partners, including financial professionals, general agents, and senior management

• Excellent with time management and have strong organizational skills

• Interested in financial advisor recruiting

• An effective communicator with the ability to tailor the conversation to your audience

• Experienced with direct transfer agents and custodians

• Manage all aspects of the complex process of transitioning a wealth management advisor 

• Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless and world class transition support experience

• Support the account opening and transfer of client investment accounts

• Actively communicate with general agency and home office personnel

• Field inquiries related to transition and broker dealer acclimation 

• Advocate for & teach colleagues, agency partners, and financial advisors

• Perform comprehensive tracking and data analytics

• Support Quality Assurance program by reviewing processed items, reporting outcome and training according to documented procedures

• Support operational tasks related to New Accounts and Maintenance items within several platforms

• Effectively lead and/or collaborate on department projects and ongoing recruitment strategy

• 3-5 years of broker-dealer operations or service experience

• Ability to create strong working relationships with senior leaders, peers, colleagues, and agency partners

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Deep understanding of account opening and transfers

• Knowledge of Pershing NetX360, Envestnet, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Wealthscape preferred

• Strong technology aptitude

• Excellent leadership and analytical skills

• Strong desire to help resolve complex issues

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple processes or functions

• Series 6 or 7 and 63, 65, or 66 preferred

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.