UK Investment Counsellor (Financial Advisor Alternative)

Company: Fisher Investments
Location: Plano
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Do you have an interest in working in the United States with high-net-worth clients living in the UK? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of sales and client service, you don't have to wear the 'many hats' of a typical Financial Professional. No prospecting required. Now is your opportunity to use your finance experience to better the investment universe.

The Opportunity:

As an Investment Counsellor, you are the voice of Fisher Investments to our clients in the United Kingdom. You will partner with our internal portfolio decision-makers, auxiliary research teams, client service associates, and renowned sales team to give our clients the best service possible. With our commitment to being a fee-only fiduciary firm, you'll appreciate knowing our compensation structure aligns with our clients' best interests without relying on commissions. Through our unique training program, Fisher Investments offers an elevated finance and capital markets education to understand our firm's unique approach. You will report to your group manager whose previous experience in the role will assist you in navigating client relationships and provide personalized career development. This onsite position is located in Plano, TX.

The Day-to-Day:

As a UK Investment Counsellor, you are the central voice of Fisher Investments International, working from the United States. You will:

• Work with our UK clients to build a trusting and professional relationship
• Proactively connect with clients on a quarterly basis to review their asset allocation and ensure we're on the right track towards their long term financial goals
• Educate clients on our top-down portfolio strategy, their investments, important market events and competitive landscape
• Rely on our sales team to gradually build your roster of high-net-worth clients within the first year
• Demonstrate knowledge of UK regulatory practices and adhere to associated operational responsibilities
  Your Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of experience in asset management, financial and client services
  • Required to pass the Series 65 exam or equivalent
  • Achieve results and provide unparalleled service
  • A thoughtful consultative approach with an emphasis on client focus
    Why Fisher Investments:
    
    We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
    
    • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
    • A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
    • 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
    • Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance and back-up child, adult, and elder care
    • $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
      FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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