Director of Financial Planning & Operations

Director of Financial Planning & Operations

About the company

At Hummingbird Financial Group, we strive to be at the center of our clients’ financial lives. We create holistic, 360-degree plans to guide each of our clients to Financial Security and Freedom, in partnership with and as the coordinators of all of the trusted advisors necessary to ensure that plan’s success. As a local, boutique firm - backed by the power and strength of Northwestern Mutual - we believe in creating personalized experiences rooted in knowledge, creativity, flexibility, and strength.  

Overall Function

A Financial Planning & Operations Associate specializes in internal operations management, client service of investment based products, and ensuring the maintenance of an efficient and compliant office. This role is Full-Time and in office/hybrid, dependent on licensing and successful completion of initial training. This role is dynamic, with specific responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Maintain/process client files
• Input data, generate investment proposals, and preparation for client/prospect meeting
• Engage in client onboarding, and servicing needs Communicate with home office to supply or obtain information

• Develop and execute cross-selling plans for non-securities products
• Meet with clients to complete investment account related applications
• Process incoming securities related requests from clients

Required Qualifications/Licensing

• 3 years + industry experience
• FINRA Series 7
• Florida 2-15 Life and Health License (or obtained within 90 days of offer acceptance)
• Successful completion of federal background check

Preferred Qualifications/Licensing

• 5 years + industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Designations including, but not limited to, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, CFP®

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to practice active listening and communicate in a direct manner
• Ability to manage multiple diverse projects and assignments in a timely and quality manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work both independently and on a team, both internally and with clients
• Ability to maintain confidentiality