Senior Financial PlannerUMB's Private Wealth Management team custom-tailors services for clients, incorporating financial planning, private banking, investment management, personal trust and lifestyle services, estate management and insurance services. We provide an active, engaged team of partners to clients, offering thought leadership and guidance to help them stay on track to meet their financial goals. We pride ourselves on a listen-first approach that keeps the focus on the client, always striving to understand their story, their dreams and their goals so we can help ensure their plan meets their needs now, and in the future.As the Sr. Financial Planner, you will be working closely with the Wealth Advisors & Financial Advisors to design and develop financial planning analyses for presentations to clients. You will utilize financial planning software to analyze, review and design plans.
This is a hybrid role but is driven by client meetings. (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur on site).Duties & ResponsibilitiesType of Role: Individual contributor, experiencedArea of Responsibility and Purview: Deliver financial planning services to Private Wealth Management clientsRole Specific Job Duties:Primarily focused on servicing high value family client segments as a client-facing Wealth PlannerSenior mentor for other financial planners on the team; regularly provides guidance and feedback on financial planning best practicesResolve time sensitive client inquiries and handle complex client advice topicsWorks collaboratively with other functions in Private Wealth to complete special projectsFunction Specific Job Duties:Serve as the main financial planning point of contact for clientsResponsible for managing day-to-day client financial planning interactions, supporting wealth advisors across client advice topicsEnsure clients have a positive financial planning experience that always exceeds their expectationsStay current on all tax rules, laws and regulations that could financially impact UMB clientsBuild and maintain client relationships aimed at client retention and engagementIntimately involved in the new client prospect and onboarding process, partnering with Client Service to ensure client setup in eMoneyMaintain and update Salesforce CRM and eMoney for all financial planning activitiesManage client paperwork and electronic data files for all financial planning relationshipsUnderstand the client's overall business needs and help identify value-added services that Private Wealth can provideReview activities within the job scope for sufficient controls to prevent errors, breaches of client confidentiality, and misstatements of financial planning recommendationsAssist Wealth Advisors and other associates with planning related questionsEnsure adherence to corporate policy, operational policy, and regulatory guidanceOther duties as assignedRequirementsKnowledge & SkillsMINIMUM:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field5+ years of applicable experience within Financial ServicesHold or in pursuit of CFP certification or FINRA Series 65 licensePREFERRED:CFP or advanced designationFINRA Series 65 licensedMINIMUM:Job Skills:Great communicator with strong interpersonal skillsSystems thinking and complex problem solvingAttention to detail, yet ability to grasp big pictureHighly organized and can effectively multi-taskUnderstanding of financial planning frameworks and conceptsAble to balance a client experience mindset when managing and controlling business risksAbility to work independently, collaborating with others to accomplish client objectivesAbility to adapt to changing information and business needsDemonstrated ability to learn and communicate complex and detailed informationAnalytical problem solver with the ability to think creativelyOrganize and prioritize activities to ensure completion within established deadlinesExperience in supporting financial planning data collection, entry, and processGeneral knowledge of compliance rules and regulations within wealth managementYou have worked with eMoney client portal or financial planning softwareExceptional written communicationDemonstrated strong math skillsEffective financial research skillsTechnical Skills:Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)Strong proficiency with eMoney client portal and financial planning softwareBonus Points If:Hold CFP certification or other advanced designationsFINRA Series 65 licensedHolistiplan and/or Vanilla planning experienceFamiliar with BlackDiamond performance reportingFamiliar with Salesforce CRMFamiliar with Fidelity's Wealthscape platformCompensation Ranges:US Employees in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and New York:$100,710 - $157,630US Employees in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin:$91,950 - $144,320US Employees in all other states not listed above:$83,200 - $131,000The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line.
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