Business Service Officer

Business Service Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education
• Previous industry experience
• Active Series 7, 8 (or 9 and 10), and 66 (or 63 and 65)
• Other licenses as required for the role or by management
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and resolve complex needs and escalate as necessary
• Ability to identify issues and trends in order to anticipate change and provide comprehensive solutions and remedies
• Evidence of strong leadership and talent development capabilities
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage relationships, motivate and lead groups of people at various levels throughout the Market
• Knowledge of Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies
• Ability to think strategically

Responsibilities

• Lead the Branch in executing the organization’s strategic priorities by influencing and coaching behavioral change with a focus on consistency, quality, and compliance with Firm policies and procedures
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Support and Service Professionals
• Promote cross-training, learning, development and recognition of Service and Support Professionals within the Complex
• Facilitate the interviewing, selection and onboarding of new hires, including newly recruited Financial Advisors and their Support Professionals
• Partner with CBSO and Human Resources regarding all aspects of people management, including annual performance reviews, performance management and conflict resolution
• Maintain strong relationships with key partners within the Branch, Complex, Region and Home Office including participation in team meetings, regional and national calls
• Consistently conduct Support Professional one-on-one meetings for coaching opportunities, career goal setting, job related activities, firm opportunities and team building; this includes meeting with Advisor teams to address service needs
• Manage and oversee Support Professionals coverage for Financial Advisors in the Branch
• Identify Support Professional recognition opportunities within the complex through sharing of best practices, success stories and achievements
• Promote a branch culture that’s consistent with the Firm’s core values, including championing diversity and inclusion
• Manages travel and entertainment expenses for Advisors as well as other firm programs to manage budget tracking and forecasting with adherence to Firm policies
• Facilitate and manage resolution of client inquiries/requests
• Participate in national calls to lean about new platform changes, policy and procedure updates, share best practices and learn about other timely updates
• Identify and implement process improvements to ensure teams are maximizing productivity and driving efficiencies
• Additional operational oversight may be required
• Administer other duties as delegates by the Market Business Service Officer

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferred