Investment Specialist

• Overall Function
• Our team is seeking an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused work environment to join us as an Investment Specialist. This role serves as a primary link between internal departments, our corporate home office, and the clients we serve. Successful completion of responsibilities in this role enables the team to focus on revenue-generating activities while fostering and maintaining impactful, enduring client relationships.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

Provide business operations and administrative support to a team of financial advisors and support staff

Open and track new investment accounts and prepare onboarding paperwork

Rollovers

Asset transfers

ACH/SRS maintenance

Check processing

Process deposits, redemptions, and withdrawals

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Track money movement including rollovers and transfers

Place trades, log checks and orders, and process ACH and wire transactions

Account maintenance across advisory, brokerage, annuities, SMAs, and Private Client Services

Monitor and optimize client portfolio expenses, including aggregated pricing

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client documentation throughout the lifecycle

Maintain compliant electronic client files, compliance files, and transaction logs

CASE PREP SUPPORT

Prepare or collaborate to develop integrated pre-sale packages for Financial Representatives

Compile meeting kits for client meetings and reviews

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

High sense of urgency with strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Track activities through CRM systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex issues

Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and autonomy with the ability to follow through in a timely manner

Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree

Life, Accident, Health & Long-Term Care licensed (or able to obtain within 90 days)

FINRA Series SIE, 6, and 63 (or able to obtain within 90 days)

FINRA Series 7 (or able to obtain within 6 months)

Financial services or insurance experience preferred

Experience in administrative support or customer service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry

Strong organizational and time-management skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate needs

Commitment to delivering exceptional client experience

Must be able to work in the Edina, MN office five days per week

BENEFITS

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group Long-term disability income plan

Group Life Insurance

401(k) with match (after 6 months of employment

Paid holidays and paid personal time off

Starting salary $65,000 - $75,000 DOE

Clark Wealth Management & Insurance Services is a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Northwestern Mutual. Clark Wealth Management & Insurance Services is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, insurance agency or federal savings bank. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. To view detailed disclosures regarding individual representatives, view their information at https://clarkwealthmanagement.nm.com/