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Berkshire Bank VP, Investment Advisor & Financial Planner in Boston, Massachusetts

Position : VP, Investment Advisor & Financial Planner

Location : Boston, MA

Division: Asset Management

Department: Berkshire Wealth Management

Reports to: SVP, Wealth Management Administration

Status: Exempt/Officer

Grade: 12

Pay Range: $80,083 - $170,031

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Boston, MA - 60 State St

Purpose/Objective :

Assists in implementing and delivering a full range of services to clients, including financial planning, investment advising, and fiduciary services. Thrives in a growth and mission-driven culture.

Key Accountabilities :

  • Meets regularly with clients and provides input on long-term financial and estate planning matters.

  • Implements investment strategies determined by the investment committee based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

  • Represents Berkshire at conferences and seminars; creates content on financial planning; provides education externally on financial planning concepts; builds relationships with thought leaders and external partners to enhance the financial wellness of Berkshire clients.

  • Assists in identifying, developing, and responding to new business opportunities. Contributes to new business goals by developing new sales opportunities through a variety of different channels both internally and externally. Collaborates with colleagues throughout the bank to achieve a high level of broad client service.

  • Ensures compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one’s duties.

Education:

  • BA or equivalent degree

  • CFP® designation or progress toward CFP® preferred

Experience:

  • 5+ years of Wealth Management experience managing client relationships with expertise in financial planning

  • Excellent understanding of capital markets

  • Strong fiduciary background

  • Strong relationships with external partners including estate planning attorneys and accountants

  • Demonstrated record of meeting new business goals

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong financial planning skills required

  • Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

  • Ability to handle large workloads efficiently; excellent time management skills

  • Excellent writing & communication skills; ability to communicate complex information in terms clients will understand

  • Ability and willingness to engage in public presentations in an educational capacity through in person and virtual channels

  • Demonstrated ability to develop, present and implement financial plans with Bank clientele and prospects

  • Ability to communicate investment concepts including performance reviews

  • Ability to create a sense of trust and confidence quickly with new clients and to maintain both with existing clients

  • Demonstrates a high level of Berkshire Bank’s Be FIRST values

Berkshire Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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