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Thrivent

Director of Dedicated Planning & Investment Operations

Thrivent, Auburn, Washington, United States, 98002

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Approach Path Financial Advisors is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. Approach Path Financial Advisors helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy. Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million clients. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial. Position summary: The Director of Dedicated Planning & Investment Operations position will oversee the planning department including all team members, procedures and processes for the practice. Key responsibilities include management of team members, oversight of processes, preparation of financial plans, investment research and analysis, and coordination of client service needs with team members. The Director of Dedicated Planning & Investment Operations reports to and is employed by Approach Path Financial Advisors. Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities Oversee workflow and job responsibilities of planning department team members Lead training and development for department, and work with leadership to build out infrastructure Prepare and update financial plans and presentation material for client meetings Enter information into financial planning software and prepare draft financial plans Deepen existing client relationships through processing of client requests, resolving client questions, and making sure client information and documentation are up to date Research and respond to client inquiries Finalize, submit, and track all client account and application paperwork Gather and maintain customer suitability information Research and analyze investment and portfolio allocations Maintain information in CRM (Salesforce) system Fill out necessary forms for opening and maintaining accounts Handle request for transfers of funds in and out of accounts Identify and offer recommendations on how to optimize workflows Other duties as assigned Position Qualifications 3+ years industry experience required Certified Financial Planner or Chartered Financial Analyst designation required or Chartered Financial Consultant or Certified Public Accountant or equivalent. Securities (7/66, or 7/63 & 65) and Life, Health, and Annuity registration required Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred Extremely strong organizational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) or ability to learn Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information Client Focus Communication Interpersonal Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Must be able to work with all roles of the Approach Path Financial Advisors Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations Compensation Compensation varies based on the specific qualifications and experience of the individual with a target range of

$85,000 to $130,000

– inclusive of bonus compensation. Those candidates at higher range of compensation should have passed CFP exam, have extensive experience, and have plan writing experience. This position is eligible for team and individual bonuses ranging from 0-10% of annual salary and a monthly stipend toward health and retirement benefits for full time candidates. Compliance and Regulatory As part of Approach Path Financial Advisors recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records. All persons with access to Wealthscape are deemed Access Persons and are subject to Compliance with the firm’s Code of Ethics which requires all outside brokerage accounts to be maintained at one of the firms designated by TIMI. Pay Transparency Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. Note: This posting has been formatted for clarity and accessibility while preserving the original information. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Full-time Job function

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