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 Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard 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 Work
Vanguard 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.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- SIE license prior to start
- Series 65 or Series 66 license prior to start
- SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations as determined by Compliance
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification or commitment to pursue the designation
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
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