GENERALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Client Services Associates (CSA) participates in financial advisortraining on a full-time basis, supervised by an LPL Financial Advisor. Qualified candidates will enter a developmentand apprenticeship period offering a structured and supportive program designedto reward individual and team contribution while meeting personal, professionaland organizational customer service and financial goals. The CSA will betrained and supported with the tools, resources, and coaching required to serveas an apprentice to a Financial Advisor, while providing clients with financialadvice consistent with client goals and risk tolerance upon required licensing.The CSA will gain more responsibility as experience increases and willtransition from client service to relationship management and ownership.

Job Expectations:

ØThe CSA will be tasked to meet with clients in person, in or out of theoffice, along with an LPL Financial Advisor.

ØConduct in-depth review of client financial information, assess risktolerance and investment profile, and evaluate client financial needs whileproviding enhanced service to deepen the relationship.

ØCross refer QNB Bank products and services. 

ØThe CSA will work to retain and increase existing client accounts (throughdeveloping financial plans and other needs-based solutions) and cultivate newclients upon required licensing.

ØRegistration for FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (or 63 & 65) or FINRArecognized equivalents must be obtained within a reasonable time (i.e.: 3 – 6 months) in order to remain in thisposition.

ØObtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry RegulatoryAuthority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in thisposition. In addition to state registration, specific product licenses mayapply.

ØComplete administrative tasks and support Sales Assistant as needed.

JobRequirements:

ØAbility to work effectively in a team environment and across allorganizational levels; where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability areimportant

ØAbility to network and establish relationships with clients and referralsources

ØExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

ØFinancial services experience

ØClient services experience

ØComplete online training, participate in classroom training, passCompliance exams on products and suitability, and complete the activity requirementsof the program.

ØA BS/BA degree required

ØAdvanced degree preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required tostand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms;balance, stoop kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/orcarry up to 25 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

Workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. The position requires frequenttravel for customer appointments, conferences, committee meetings, and otherBank activities or events. Regular andpredictable attendance is required.