Wealth Management Sales Associate (Series 7 track)
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
This role is a frontline entry point into investment sales and a clear path to an Inside Wholesaler role.
Youll work directly alongside experienced Internal Business Consultants and Sales Leaders to support financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada and help grow the business.
Youll combine sales support relationship building and analysispartnering on territory strategy preparing insights for advisor conversations and helping deliver product updates that drive real client outcomes. This is not a purely analytical or backoffice role; its designed for people who enjoy working with others influencing decisions and building toward a clientfacing sales career.
Over time youll develop strong knowledge of investment products such as mutual funds ETFs college savings plans and managed portfolios while gaining handson exposure to how a sales desk operates day to day.
Within your first 120 days youll complete the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. All licensing costs are fully covered and youll receive structured training paid study time during working hours and ongoing support to set you up for success.
As part of this role youll begin your career as a licensed financial professional. The next step moving into an Inside Wholesaler role involves proactive high-volume phone outreach each day to build relationships and grow business making this a great fit for individuals who genuinely enjoy connecting with people.
Position Responsibilities:
Establish and nurture relationships with Internal Sales Management and Internal Business Consultants
Conduct research and thoroughly analyze competitor products to gain proficiency in understanding how those products will interact with the overall composition of our clients portfolios
Partner with Internal Business Consultants to provide reporting analysis and insights to registered representatives helping them identify investing opportunities and proactively uncover any potential market issues so they can improve portfolio construction
Work alongside Internal Business Consultants to unveil opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Sales Desk
Participate in roundtable discussions and feedback sessions to increase industry knowledge and product expertise.
Maintain competitive intelligence by attending meetings and engaging other internal departments to understand John Hancocks internal strategies.
Partner on projects for department initiatives to fully implement new processes & Sales strategies across territories
Serve as priority point of contact for inbound sales inquiries and potential client relationship development opportunities
Assist in Continuing Education (CE) reporting process for large events
Help drive attendance to local events hosted by externals
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Business Commerce Economics Analytics/Mathematics/ Statistics or similar program is helpful.
Completion of Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam preferred.
Completion of Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses within 120 days of hire.
Proven curiosity about Capital Markets.
Desire to acquire sales experience within the financial services industry.
Proven relationship management skills including the ability to work in a team environment.
Strong time management organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly while applying creativity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with passion and a positive attitude.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .
Referenced Salary Location
Tempe ArizonaWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$45000.00 USD - $75000.00 USDEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
We use data and analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processing tools to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information please refer to our personal information collection statement.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.