Business Development Officer, Schwab Wealth Advisory (Central Division)

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Position allows for 100% remote work with 75%+ travel within the territory.

In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

We are adding a Business Development Officer to the Central Division team. Candidate MUST be located in the surrounding metropolitan area:

• Chicago, IL

The Wealth & Asset Management Solutions (WAMS) team is part of Wealth & Advice Solutions (WAS) enterprise. The WAMS team is responsible for the distribution and support of proprietary, and certain third-party asset management, products and services to consultants and advisors, across multiple distribution channels. The team also supports with the marketing efforts of the solutions, working closely with Offer Management, Product and Marketing teams.

We are looking to add a Business Development Officer, Schwab Wealth Advisory role to our talented client facing team.

The Business Development Officer, Schwab Wealth Advisory role will help promote, retain and delight clients of Schwab’s premier wealth management solution, Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA). The successful candidate will build trusting relationships with local Financial Consultants and Wealth Advisors, providing education and support to their clients and investors interested in the offer.  The Business Development Officer will need to be an exceptional communicator, both in one-on-one interactions and group presentations, effectively communicating the value of SWA. They will also need to be well versed in all aspects of effective wealth management, Schwab’s broader solutions, and industry trends.  Most of the Business Development Officer's time will be spent engaging potential investors of the offer, internal partners, and clients of SWA as we seek to meet each investor’s needs with the best-in-class services of Charles Schwab. 

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid FINRA Series 7 & 66 licenses 
• 10 years of experience in business development and relationship management with a proven record of success 
• 10 years of experience with wealth management – financial planning and investment planning  

Preferred Qualifications

• CFP® designation or MBA equivalent.
• Understanding of traditional investment styles and vehicles (i.e., separately managed accounts, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income assets) and investment strategy. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Comfortable and able to present articulately to large groups: ex. industry conferences, webcasts, internal meetings, etc. 
• Self-motivated and ability to travel part-time, or as needed to successfully manage the region. 
• Excellent client relationship management and marketing/sales skills.