460 - Trust - Region VI - Wealth Advisor Associate II

First United Bank & Trust•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

For more than a century, First United has served the financial needs of our personal and business customers throughout Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. We care about our communities, seek to understand what drives our customers and create customized solutions to meet their needs. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, coworkers and shareholders through an unparalleled commitment to the client experience and passionate involvement in the community. Responsible for soliciting new trust business from present and prospective customers; participating with Wealth Advisors in establishing specific goals and activities to reach assigned sales expectations; ensuring the department's compliance with operating policies and procedures established for the trust sales function; directly supervising assigned personnel when applicable; communicating with appropriate management and staff personnel; providing periodic reports. Responsible for learning and developing knowledge, skills and abilities of all trust and investment policies and practices; including new business development, related client documentation and processing procedures, compliance and risk management, in preparation for the role of Wealth Advisor.

Requirements

A B.S. or B.A. degree in a related field, or equivalent education and work-related experience normally required
completion of Cannon Trust Schools I, II, and III or equivalent education and work experience
completion of approved trust sales training
Series 7 Brokerage license
Life Insurance license preferred
sales management training
obtain and maintain appropriate Bank Product Knowledge Certification.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
proficient interpersonal relations, communicative, and sales skills
moderate computer skills
knowledge of current laws and regulations regarding trust and estate administration
ability to generate a minimum of $25,000 new revenue per year once training program is complete
visual and auditory skills
valid driver's license.
A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in related positions normally required.

Nice To Haves

Life Insurance license preferred

Responsibilities

Solicits new trust business from present and prospective customers of which the following are illustrative:
Cultivates internal and external referral sources and Centers of Influence.
Develops and maintains calling program for existing book of business.
Provides financial consultation as part of the sales process.
Maintains thorough knowledge of all bank products and services.
Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations regarding trust and estate administration and investment services.
Develops and executes direct mail campaigns and cold call programs as appropriate to identify qualified prospects.
Conducts seminars and presentations as part of the sales effort.
Provides assistance to other bank and trust employees as requested.
Maintains timely and accurate records.
Provides administrative support for selected relationships.
Maintains current and proficient knowledge of the investment policy, products, and procedures.
Assists with the initial investment/design of new account portfolios.
Participates in community activities as it relates to the successful completion of primary duties.
Cross sells all bank products and services as appropriate.
Serves on Trust Management Committee.
Participates with Wealth Advisors in establishing specific sales goals and calling efforts; implements strategies to achieve goals. Organizes, schedules, and completes work from assigned personnel.
Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.
Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), etc.; ensures that the department and all personnel adhere to the same.
Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting the department and/or their jobs; creates an atmosphere in which upward communication from employees is encouraged.
Administers personnel policies and procedures as established by bank policy.
Communicates with the Wealth Advisors, other department managers, and appropriate staff personnel in order to integrate goals and activities.
Provides periodic reports to the Senior Trust Officer, Team Leader and other groups as required.
Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Benefits

Fulltime hourly-paid employees will be provided 12-days of Paid Time Off (PTO), that is accrued 1-day for each month worked.
After the completion of 90-days of employment accrued PTO can be used for any purpose including being paid for absences or vacation time.
At the end of the first year of employment, any unused PTO will be converted to the employee’s sick time accrual.
Sick time will begin accruing effective on the employees first year anniversary up to 120 days.
At that point, PTO is no longer available; and any paid absence will be eligible under the sick, vacation, personal and family sick pay policy.
After one year of service the employee is eligible for their annual vacation benefit.
Salaried-paid employees are not eligible for PTO and accrue paid sick days at 1-day per month; and any vacation time that has been approved for the 1st year of employment.
12 paid holidays, 2 Personal days, 2 Family Sick days, 2 Volunteer Days after completion of 90 days of employment.
Eligible for Health Care, Dental and Vision (single and family) the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment.
401(k) eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment with employer match available.
Company Wellness Program.
Company Stock program available after 1 year of employment.
Annual Performance Reviews completed, and salary increase amount given based on individual performance.