Financial Advisor

Northern Trust

. Consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeLos Angeles • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,940 - $186,760 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consults with clients to identify their goals, objectives and appetite for risk.
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
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
Conducts preliminary analysis
Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management
Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

securities industry experiencesales experienceoptions expertiseinvestment strategiesclient servicemarket analysisrisk assessmentdocumentationconsultingsales goal setting

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic thinkingindependenceclient relationship managementproblem-solvingtraining participationgoal orientationadaptability

Certifications

Series 7Series 66Series 63Series 65CFP