Job Description
About Our Company
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
Partner and consult with advisors to guide the implementation of Columbia's mutual funds and/or separate accounts sales in a major market or high opportunity territory. Deliver product knowledge and usable sales approaches, and create Columbia brand recognition and demand.
If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Represent all products distributed and marketed by Columbia Management in assigned territory. Drive sales by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with new and existing advisors. Influence advisor choices by using a consultative sales process and other performance improvement systems.
Partner with internal wholesaler and major market hybrids, as applicable, to develop a business plan, manage the territory, and drive regional sales goals and objectives. Coordinate closely with divisional leader and report sales and activities on a regular basis.
Identify client needs and provide investment and business solutions to the financial advisor. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners, including marketing, senior leaders, field leaders, in order to deliver to clients.
Conduct sales or product training meetings and public seminars for financial advisors. Make joint sales presentations to existing and prospective clients. Consult in the areas of portfolio building and practice management.
Keep abreast of industry/market trends and developments and maintains sound working knowledge of Columbia's products and services. Research and communicate industry changes and trends that may impact company or product positioning, both with internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years in mutual fund/separate account wholesaling or supporting a mutual fund/separate account wholesaler.
In depth working knowledge and experience with mutual funds and separate accounts.
Demonstrated ability to make successful and dynamic sales presentations.
Self-driven - able to manage territory budget and to operate autonomously.
Separate managed accounts experience.
Established relationships in the channel.
Series 7, state securities agent registration (S63 or S66) and state IAR registration (S65 or S66) or the ability to obtain within a defined period of time.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA) and or CIMA or CFP
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $100,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Sales
Line of Business
AMINV US Asset Management
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.