Join Our Team

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous Customer Service Experience.

• Processing assigned customer transactions in a timely, accurate manner, consistently follows established procedures, and helping to maintain a positive, favorable image of the Bank as a responsible business operation.  
• Provide internal and external customers personal service by striving to meet their needs in a timely and friendly manner.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment by working cooperatively and effectively as a member of the Lake Elmo Bank team.

• Extremely approachable and friendly  
• Professional appearance, attitude and demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail.  
• Excellent communication and phone skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Work independently while displaying initiative and decision-making skills.  
• Exemplary positive can-do attitude and work ethic.  
• A good aptitude for math.
• While performing the job, the employee must be able to stand up to 80% of the time.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position: Financial Advisor

Type: Regular Full Time Salaried Exempt; (not eligible for overtime) Monday-Friday (On site)

Major duties include: 

1. Maintenance of good business knowledge of the financial markets
2. Preparation and execution of strategic marketing plans for individual (as well as office) client business
3. Maintenance of client records/files according to regulatory guidelines
4. Coordination of internal and external functions to achieve objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of successful financial management and sales experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Series 7 & 63 and 65 or 66 registrations.
• Minnesota Life and Disability License.
• Fixed income trading experience.

Major Area’s of Responsibility

• Provide second to none service to our customers and clients by preparing for meetings, providing investment research, problem solving, issue resolution, and financial planning recommendations.
• Meet and record communications with clients and/or prospects.
• Participate and respond to activities, reviews, and performance standards on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare a business and marketing plan that includes both short and long-term goals, strategies and tactics. Your plan should reflect and support the bank’s strategic business plan.
• Prepare sales forecasts.
• Maintain good knowledge of financial markets and competition.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Cetera’s approved product lines and required business submission procedures.
• Complete all ongoing training required by the Bank and regulatory authorities, as well as required training to maintain license in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• History of success in relationship building or client facing positions including the ability to build trust and relationships.
• Maintenance of strict confidentiality and tactfulness in dealing with confidential customer and client information.
• Working at a high level of integrity for all our customers and clients.
• Knowledge and willingness to follow all policies and procedures established by Senior Management and the Board of Directors in addition to adherence to applicable State and Federal regulations and broker dealer (Cetera Advisor Network, LLC) regulations and policies.
• Must work effectively with other staff members in a manner that will encourage dialogue and collegiality in the conduct of the Bank’s business.
• Easily adapts to change, including new ideas and encourages others to do the same.
• Strong experience with successful multi-tasking and prioritization of work responsibilities
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills in researching and resolving problems.
• Keep extensive documentation on all client communications
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits and Salary Information: Medical, Dental, Vision; Bank paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability; Float time, vacation and sick time; 401(k); Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The salary range for this position is $70,00-90,000 depending on qualifications. Opportunity for bonus and commissions.

Lake Elmo Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact the human resources department.