Wealth Planning Analyst

About the Company:

Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking to fill a Wealth Planning Analyst position and is seeking a motivated, organized and task oriented individual. This individual will be responsible for executing Waldron’s financial planning process which encompasses analysis, client deliverables, technical planning topics and value-added idea generation.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and create reports and presentations which encompass all aspects of a client’s financial picture excluding investments duties.
• Perform client related duties assigned by Director – Wealth Planning and/or engagement Service Advisors.
• Seek out and participate in the learning and development of technical planning skills by reading publications, journals, technical planning sessions and conferences, continuing education, etc.
• Generate new planning ideas and strategies and apply them to current and prospective client situations focusing on income tax, estate planning, risk analysis, cash flow needs, and other planning related topics.
• Summarize trust documents, income tax returns, and estate plans using various reports and flowcharts to simplify the client’s financial environment.
• Run internal GAP process for assigned prospective clients to prepare the closing team to demonstrate Waldron’s unique value add including oversight of all related deliverables.
• Aid in the collaboration of the planning department by giving educational presentations on new or complex techniques to facilitate the growth and education of the entire team.
• Collaborate with team members to research new resources and technologies to add efficiencies to the planning process.
• Review and update CRM and financial planning systems with new financial data to ensure that client reports are accurate.
• Attend and participate in client meetings; review all meeting notes and make necessary updates in applicable planning system.
• Act as service advisor and/or Lead Advisor on client relationships, where appropriate.
• Take on a mentoring and training role with Interns and Associates.
• Eligible to receive sourcing revenue if generated, no requirement to meet a specified annual goal.

Secondary Duties:

• Continuous education and implementation of software systems (e.g. eMoney, Salesforce, etc.) across the Firm.
• Ensure documents are uploaded into SharePoint.
• Collaborates with other departments to support employees and clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of internal, Waldron wealth management or investments experience required. Or, in lieu of, a minimum of two (2) years of external wealth management or investment related experience required. Four (4) years preferred.
• Passed CFP, CFA (Level I), CPA or other approved advanced credential.
• Series 65 required or obtained within three (3) months unless regulatory exemption is granted.

Required Skills:

• Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works ethically and with integrity. Upholds The Waldron Way. Personally champions and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates strong sense of customer service and our culture of going above and beyond.
• An established performer with strong communication skills who proactively builds relationships.
• Learns quickly and makes steady progress without the need for constant significant feedback from more senior team members.
• Makes steady progress on tasks; knows when to ask for help in order to get themselves unblocked.
• Able to own small-to-medium tasks from planning/development through completion.
• Understands how their work fits in to the larger project and can connect known problems with known solutions.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency on relevant financial planning topics.

Advanced computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet, and e-mail

Summary:

Waldron is a boutique wealth management firm that advises a select group of multigenerational families, business owners and corporate executives. We are dedicated to providing our clients with comprehensive financial planning and independent, goal-based investment management. Waldron has been consistently ranked as a top financial advisor by industry leading publications including Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times. At Waldron we offer our employees:

• Comprehensive medical benefits – currently we cover 100% of your medical premium!
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Planning Advice