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Financial Services Representative

Full Time • Remote, Remote, United States of America

42,315 - 73,800 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Summary

LOCATION

Scottsdale, AZ; Columbus, OH; or Remote

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, insurance, or related preferred; must pass Series 6 and SIE exams within the first 120 days; one year of customer service or sales experience preferred; knowledge of insurance products and sales processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide expert guidance to investment professionals, plan sponsors, and members; resolve inquiries, maintain documentation, ensure compliance with regulations; educate customers on product features; analyze problems for effective resolutions; collaborate with internal partners; support personal career development.

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Join Nationwide Financial as a Financial Service Representative, providing extraordinary care and expert guidance to clients while focusing on retirement plans and investment services.

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Financial Service Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for investment professionals, plan sponsors, and members, addressing a variety of inquiries and providing expert guidance on our product suites, including both current offerings and legacy products.

The hours for this role could be between 8:00AM - 11:00PM ET Monday to Friday, with one team working occasional Saturdays. Your training schedule will be Monday–Friday, 8am-4:30pm MST. Check out the Day in the Life Video on this page before applying:

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! Click the video titled, "Solutions Center Careers at Nationwide."

Candidates must be prepared to pass the Series 6 and SIE exams within the first 120 days of employment. Licensed candidates are strongly preferred.

The role can be filled in Scottsdale, AZ, Columbus, OH or remotely.

Technology Requirements
This position requires that you maintain the following technology requirements for your home office:

30 mbps download/3 mbps upload
Acceptable internet service provider technologies are: broadband cable and fiber
Wired connection between work equipment and home internet equipment

Your total rewards package includes a salary of $45,000 with opportunities for shift differential on qualifying roles and a competitive

benefits

package.

(Internal Use Only: Compensation band: C3)

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Job Description Summary

Do you love connecting and building new business relationships? If you have a natural curiosity, are excited about helping people and want to accelerate both your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you!

As a Representative, you’ll provide extraordinary care to our members, partners, plan sponsors and investment professionals. You will understand high-level product/plan and regulatory requirements to analyze and resolve general account, plan fees or plan inquiry questions will be key to success. Additionally, you’ll effectively interpret and articulate Nationwide's marketing strategies when communicating with customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Receives and responds to incoming calls from investment professionals, plan sponsors and members on a variety of topics. Understands the different product suites, including current line-up and products no longer sold that still require servicing.
Responsible for interpreting and applying all changes and enhancements to new and old products, based on the daily change communications. Identifies the question(s) behind the question to proactively offer consultative expertise and uncover the unstated need.
Maintains a record of the conversations and follows a process of documentation to support our strategy of knowing our member better than anyone and use the information in a way that drives the relationship deeper.
Follows all rules and regulations to ensure compliance with FINRA or other professional licensure requirements, Nationwide policies, firms, plan documents and state and local laws.
Educates customers to ensure understanding of tax implications, penalties/surrender charges, death benefit protection, lifetime income, capital preservation and/or benefits pertaining to the plan/contract.
Analyzes problems to determine proper course of action, striving for first time final resolution. When necessary, works with internal partners to resolve escalated issues. Integrates lean methodology into daily interactions through problem-solving meetings and team huddles.
Develops and grows through monthly individual meetings with leadership to set in place a career path strategy. Setting goals and expectations to achieve success in the role as well as future opportunities.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Supervisor/Manager and does not have direct reports.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, insurance, economics, communications preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: ChFC, CLU, other industry designations desirable FINRA series 6 and/or 26 licenses preferred and may be required based on assigned product/line-of-business or distribution system.

Associates must acquire the required federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails to acquire required licenses/registrations within the designated time period, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position. NOTE: A credit check may be required if a license is required for this position.

Experience: One year of experience in customer service, sales related occupations.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of various insurance products and the sales process. Solid understanding of the state and local laws necessary to understand the legal implications of certain product features in different states. Understands the consequences of not following the FINRA rules and regulations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with others. Proficiency with computers and common office software. Ability to understand general aspects of plan/contract and utilizes technology to enhance conversations with customers.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt)

Working Conditions: Call center environment. Extended periods of time sitting in front of a computer and taking phone calls.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 12/26/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,

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Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov)

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.

The national salary range for Representative, Solutions Center - Financial Services : $42,315.00-$73,800.00

The expected starting salary range for Representative, Solutions Center - Financial Services : $42,315.00 - $59,600.00

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