Crane Financial Group is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. Crane Financial Group helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.
Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million clients. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial.
Position summary:
The Licensed Client Service Administrator (CSA) position is critical for achieving leverage of the advisor’s time. This position supports daily operations of the practice including providing licensed support, responding to client service requests, completing post meeting work, maintaining client information, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The Licensed Client Service Administrator reports to and is employed by Crane Financial Group.
This position is 20-30 hours a week during day hours. Compensation for this position is $24-30/hr dependent upon licensing and experience.
Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Handles incoming telephone calls to Crane Financial Group and responds to requests for informationResearches inquiries regarding client accountsProvides fund values and answers other securities (including, if appropriately licensed, variable insurance and annuities) product-related questions and/or questions related to investment advisory servicesPerforms routine administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and processing mailPrepares or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine natureSupports projects, administration of various programs, and processing functions as neededDrives client/member facing activity in the practice by scheduling meetings with client/members on behalf of the practice’s Financial AdvisorsUpdates the contact management system with client/member contact and preference informationAssists Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the client/member meetingsCollaborates with financial associates to assist client with product changesParticipates and drives marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetingsVerbal or written communications with prospective or existing customers regarding financial mattersConducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making securities product recommendations or providing investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)Obtaining customer financial informationAccepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade ordersExplain, discuss, or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or contractsIndicate to customer that requested coverage is or will be bound or issuedIssue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contractsSupport questions and transactions with variable insurance and annuities products, if appropriately licensedAdditional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needsManually enter information provided by the FA into electronic application systems and email, lock sign or submit.Note CANNOT be listed as the servicing representative AND need to note their FA is selling agent within the rep questionnaire.Position Qualifications
Previous administrative/secretarial experience desiredMust be securities registered (series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63).Must be insurance licensed/appointedMust be securities registered and insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which they are performing activities requiring licensing and registration.Must be willing to complete the appropriate Long-Term Care training required in the states in which support work would be conducted.If work on variable insurance or annuities is conducted, must be appropriately licensed/appointed and registered for variable products.Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferredStrong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learnAbility to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptionsAbility to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential informationBasic understanding of our products and services, and Thrivent FinancialCompetencies
Planning/OrganizingCustomer FocusCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationAdaptability/FlexibilityExternal/Internal Dependencies
Must be able to work with all roles of the Crane Financial GroupMust be able to represent the organization in work with external clientsMust be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizationsAs part of Crane Financial Group's recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process a for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
All persons with securities registrations are subject to TIMI’s Outside Securities Accounts Policy which requires all outside brokerage accounts to be maintained at one of the firms designated by TIMI.
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