Financial Advisor at Northern Trust in Chicago, IL

Financial Advisor Location: Chicago, IL About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Responsibilities: Consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk. This collaboration should result in providing solutions and strategies that are aimed towards accomplishing clients’ goals Work in a team environment to identify and develop specific clients and prospects that are compatible with Northern target profiles Utilizes broad knowledge of the investment markets and terminology to inform and educate clients and partners around various strategies, particularly around concentrated positions Collaborates and understands working with NTSI traders to ensure excellence in execution Participates in team conversations to help develop and implement best in class investment strategies and solutions that will to maximize their sales efforts Thorough documentation of client notes/interaction into Salesforce is a must to ensure all members of the advisory team are informed and kept up to date on client interaction Monitors the market and information sources to make appropriate and timely strategy decisions to clients and partners Fully participates in all ongoing training and meeting initiatives Sets personal sales goals and business plan with manager based on experience and product knowledge Providing the highest level of client service to clients is a top priority Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult. Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities Conducts preliminary analysis Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas. Strong sales, communication, and group presentation skills. Individual must be goal driven and self-motivated Some travel may be required Experience: Minimum 5+ years of securities industry and sales experience. Must have broad based knowledge of all securities products, options expertise preferred. Required Securities license: Series 7, 66 (or 63/65) Professional designation preferred (CFP) Salary Range: $95,600 - 162,400 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.