Financial Consultant - New York Life - Chicago : Job Details

DescriptionDo you have great listening skills and a knack for developing effective, analytics-based strategies? We are seeking a money-minded individual who is looking for an opportunity to break into the financial services industry! Our successful entry-level financial advisor candidate has a passion for developing long-term relationships and an interest in financial data, estate planning, business administration, mutual funds, and more. If you have great communication skills and an eye for detail, apply today!Our mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions. We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and with one another. Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society. Everything we do has one overriding purpose: to be there when our policy owners need us.ResponsibilitiesWhat we're looking for...We're looking for people who want to make a lasting impact on the financial well-being of individuals, families, and small businesses. This is not just a sales job-it's a career with purpose and opportunity. You'll provide peace of mind to your clients while helping them navigate challenges that many of them find complex and confusing, such as preparing for retirement and saving for college. As an insurance agent, you will have the opportunity to see the positive impact of your work for years to come. You will grow personally and professionally along with your clients.•Help clients implement financial recommendations such as life insurance, savings plans, mutual funds, and other financial products•Use a CRM to organize each client's financial status, goals, cash flow, and monetary expectations for use in their individual financial plan•Employ a research-based approach to providing financial advice and strategies based on educational meetings and/or seminars centered on client risk tolerance and financial goals•Develop and implement tailored financial plans using our array of services while considering each client's financial needs and life circumstances•Identify, seek out, and generate prospects continuously using social media or other marketing tools and create strong relationships with new clients as their trusted advisorQualificationsAre you a leader who has the following traits?•Competitive•Entrepreneurial•Coachable•Communicative•Self-disciplined•AuthenticIf yes, consider becoming an insurance agent to drive a positive impact in the lives of families every day. At New York Life, you're in control of your career journey. Backed by a Fortune 100 company that is a leader in the financial services industry, New York Life will invest in you from the start, training you invaluable skills such as marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and communication, and providing you with a development team and sales support to guide your success.•Candidates need to be able to communicate complicated concepts and maintain strong principles such as honesty and integrity•Required to effectively network to identify potential new clients•Relationship management skills are required