Foundation Risk Partners, one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, is adding an Analyst, Private Client to The Warner Companies team in their Timonium, Maryland office. 

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for financial analysis supporting comprehensive investment and financial plans.  This includes research and client recommendations in the areas of retirement, investments, estate, tax, and insurance. This role relies heavily on gathering data and monitoring industry trends and communicating these internally. Additionally, this role is responsible for the implementation of recommendations once accepted by the client.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential functions at a satisfactory level. Other essential and non-essential functions may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Research / Planning

1. Gather, organize, and synthesize client data within a financial planning context. Analyze and input data into various software packages.
2. Develop general planning recommendations for presentations. This includes cash flow models, retirement scenarios, tax calculations, education funding, and capital needs assessments.
3. Work with the CIO to create investment analysis and communicate recommendations to advisors for presentations. This includes more global, holistic recommendations as well as specific product selection recommendations.
4. Research new investment trends, strategies, and products for client applicability. Research and implement new planning techniques and processes.  Maintain understanding of tax law changes as they apply to private clientele. Work with the research team to maintain recommended listing of investment products.
5. Research rules and regulations regarding retirement plan administration and fiduciary obligations.
6. Review marketing material from vendors and communicates sales ideas/marketing strategies. Handle inquiries from wholesalers about product updates.

Service

1. Facilitate implementation of financial and investment plans as presented by advisors.
2. Facilitate investment trading within client accounts as necessary. Review daily cash reports and highlights funds to be invested.  Review trade confirmations and activities for accuracy.
3. Handle administration and reporting for company retirement plan clientele.
4. Collaborate as a member of the private client team. Process account service requests and troubleshoot problems. Provide advisors with details about client contact and resolution.
5. Update and maintain client information in CRM systems.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: 

These describe the minimum level of qualifications needed for an individual to perform the essential functions of the position including education, licensure or certification, and any measurable, job-related experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Finance. Designation as a CFP or MBA preferred.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in investment/financial industry.  Series 6 registrations and life/health insurance license are preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of various account registration types, traditional and alternative investment products, variable products (incl. various annuity riders), tax law with specific emphasis on investment/insurance areas, retirement plan design and modern portfolio theory
• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office products with particular emphasis on Excel
• Strong business writing skills
• Superior analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of activities
• Ability to demonstrate a “client first” attitude
• Ability to work on a team effectively
• Ability to work successfully in a small company environment
• Ability to understand the impact that various assumptions have on the outcome of a presentation and how variations in those assumptions impact the whole

Physical Requirements & Environmental Factors

The physical demands noted below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please check all that apply. Time spent performing the physical activities should be indicated by the terms Never, Occasionally, Frequently or Continuous.

This position is performed in a normal office environment that includes 75% sitting and less than 10% walking and/or standing. This is a position of frequently reviewing information on a computer screen and obtaining other necessary information via the phone. 50% of the information for this position is received in written form, 50% is received orally.