First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Wealth Manager to join our team! The Senior Wealth Manager requires the ability to deliver comprehensive financial advice and planning to clients and prospects. This individual will collaborate with other team members and clients’ external advisors to execute, monitor and adjust plans according to clients’ needs. This individual will be responsible for retaining or attaining the status of collaborative center-point for assigned clients through a comprehensive approach, including financial planning, wealth transfer and tax strategies, and in some instances administration of trusts, estate planning and settlement along with other fiduciary duties. The position will also be responsible for retention and expansion of existing relationships and the development of new wealth management business, focusing on Whole Bank Delivery to meet clients’ needs. The Senior Wealth Manager may serve as an informal mentor and local subject matter expert to Wealth Managers and Associate Wealth Managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to provide comprehensive financial advice to sophisticated and/or sensitive Private Wealth relationships
- Uphold and advise relationships based upon fiduciary administrative standards
- Develop new business and confer with potential customers
- Develop relationships with client’s other advisors such as attorneys, advisors, consultants, and other financial services providers; become the collaborative center point to provide comprehensive planning and advice
- Make recommendations to leadership concerning matters on pricing, operations, and overall relationship enhancement opportunities
- Serve as the local mentor for financial planning guidance
- Engage in professional development through continuing education, seminars, conferences and related training to promote skill growth and to maintain certifications within guidelines as established by management
- Ensure compliance with federal, local and company policies and procedures
- Participate in or serve on department and/or bank committees
- Complete other assignments and/or projects as directed by management
In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, management or a related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a wealth manager, financial planner or equivalent role
The following would be a plus:
- Graduate degree in a business-related field or Juris Doctorate (JD)
- Industry related certification(s) i.e. Certified Financial Planner, Certified Wealth Strategist or other recognized designation(s)
First Merchants offers the following:
- Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, management or a related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a wealth manager, financial planner or equivalent role
What We Do
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
