Responsibilities: - Build and maintain trusted client relationships through meaningful conversations to understand each client's financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
- Provide tailored financial advice and guidance based on each client's unique needs, developing investment strategies that support their goals and long-term financial success.
- Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance while educating clients on relevant Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help them make informed financial decisions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate financial decisions, stay focused on their goals, and take meaningful action.
- Partner with sales representatives and other internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services and deliver a seamless client experience.
- Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through on commitments.
- Maintain accurate client records and follow applicable Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
- Apply technology effectively to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and efficient execution of daily responsibilities.
- Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments to strengthen the advice and guidance provided to clients.
- Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop financial planning and advisory expertise.
Qualifications: - 1-2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Undergraduate degree is preferred.
- SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
- This job requires the SIE, Series 7, and 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations (e.g., FINRA, state, SFC). These will be determined by Compliance based on role specific requirements and responsibilities.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation. We offer a corporate CFP® program to support crew in acquiring the certification.
Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We WorkVanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
