For nearly 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating expertise in financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,200 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. We are an independent, national fiduciary committed to always working in our clients' best interests.
Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that we believe stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.
Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.
Job Summary:The Regional Vice President – Community ("Community RVP") is responsible for growing our RIA referral platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with our Wealth Advisors, with the focus on driving sales momentum. The Referral RVP will work in a client-focused, team-centered environment in unison with Division Leaders and Market Leaders to build and maintain an organic growth engine in their market(s).
Essential Job Functions for Community will include:Partnering with Mercer Advisors' Wealth Advisors, Tax Managers and Leaders to build strong relationshipsFostering positive relationships with newly acquired firms as ambassador of Mercer AdvisorsGrowing and cultivating an assigned region through ongoing communication (face to face, video and phone) with the express purpose of generating significant referralsProactively initiating business development calls and identifying new sales opportunitiesMeeting directly with referral prospects via in-person and phone/video meetings with the express purpose of bringing in a significant volume of new clients and billable assets under managementWorking with Wealth Management Teams to develop client referral relationships including meeting with referrals via in-person and phone/video meetings and ultimately closing opportunitiesProviding insight and information to become a valuable resource and partnerImplementing company policies and proceduresEnsuring adherence to company standardsPerforming other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years of successful sales experience in the financial services industrySeries 65 or combination of Series 7 and Series 66 license required unless candidate holds one of the following credentials: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC)Comprehensive industry and investment management knowledgeExperience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)Excellent communication, presentation, listening and analytical skillsProven time management and organizational skills in high volume, high energy environmentsExperience determining the needs of partners and prospects through probing questions, offering solutions and asking for the right actionsStrong computer aptitude with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPointFlexibility to travel up to 75%Work Schedule:Position will include daytime and evening hours.
Working Conditions:Professional or home office environment. Traveling, standing and sitting. No heavy lifting over 20 lbs.
Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees:Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceThree medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.Vision Insurance PlanDependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick daysEmployee Assistance PlanFamily Medical LeavePaid Parental Leave (6 weeks)Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.Adoption Assistance Reimbursement ProgramCompany Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period matchPet InsuranceWe are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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