Director of Dedicated Planning Operations- Denali Associates
Director of Dedicated Planning Operations- Denali Associates
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Job Description
Organization/Business Overview:
Thrivent is a membershipowned fraternal organization as well as a holistic financial services organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. As the nations largest fraternal benefit society were here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer the member activities we support and the resources we provide to the Lutheran community and nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
General Description
The Director of Dedicated Planning Operations position will oversee the planning department including all team members procedures and processes for the practice. Key responsibilities include management of team members oversight of processes preparation of financial plans investment research and analysis and coordination of client service needs with team members.
Responsibilities
Oversee Planning Department Team:
Oversee workflow and job responsibilities of planning department team members.
Direct Reports: Office Manager office assistants associate financial advisor.
Lead training and development for planning department team members
Work with leadership to build out planning department infrastructure as needed
Identify and offer recommendations on how to optimize workflows
Keep uptodate knowledge of financial planning concepts and industry and assist rest of team in upkeeping relevant knowledge for their respective positions
Financial Data Management:
Work with practice owner/financial advisor to oversee and improve processes for collecting client data
Work with practice owner to oversee and improve process for inputting and maintaining client data in MoneyGuidePro client files and Salesforce CRM
Facilitate process to gather and maintain customer suitability information
Case Analysis and Plan Creation:
Together with practice owner/financial advisor prepare and update written plans and presentation material for client meetings
Work with advisory team to refine process for creating and implementing written plans and insight summaries
Research and respond to client inquiries
Deepen existing client relationships through processing of client requests resolving client questions and making sure client information and documentation are up to date
Research and analyze investment and portfolio allocations
Assist in generating performance reports
Handle request for transfers of funds in and out of accounts by tasking to CSA for processing
Track cash balances for retirement account decumulation
Track tax planning elements through year to provide insights during tax season
Analyze cash flow and spending projections for clients
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor
Qualifications
12 years of industry experience required.
Certified Financial Planner Chartered Financial Analyst or equivalent industry training highly desired.
Securities 7/66 or 7/63 & 65 and Life Health and Annuity registration required within 90 days.
Bachelors degree in Financial Planning Finance Accounting or Economics or related field preferred.
Extremely strong organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Salesforce) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
Compensation
Compensation varies based on the specific qualifications and experience of the individual with a target range of $70000$100000 plus possible bonus compensation. This position is eligible for team bonuses ranging from 010 of annual salary and a monthly stipend toward employee benefits.
As part of the sponsoring financial advisor recruiting/hiring/contracting process a verification of a candidates background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
About Thrivent
Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that with its subsidiary and affiliate companies serves more than 2.3 million clients offering advice insurance investments banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today Thrivent is a notforprofit membershipowned Fortune 500 company with $179 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/23. Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization including an A rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moodys Investors Service; and an AA rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivents financial strength and claimspaying ability but do not apply to investment product performance.
Thrivent values diversity and inclusion and were committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color gender gender identity national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status sexual orientation sex genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
To learn more about the privacy of your information visit ourworkforce privacy policy at thrivent/privacy.
Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.Insurance products securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent or FINRAs Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by sending an email toor calland request Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
