Branch Office Administrator - Fargo, ND at Edward D. Jones in Fargo, North Dakota

Job Description:

At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work.

In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St. Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.

If you find yourself looking for a fulfilling career, the Branch Office Administrator (BOA) role may be the right opportunity for you. BOAs team up with financial advisors to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. We’re proud to serve over seven million clients. We don’t often brag, but we’re frequently recognized and awarded as a top place to work. Some of the many accolades include 100 Best Companies to Work For®” by FORTUNE magazine1 and a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

Our Branch Office Administrators are a valued part of the client team, and we credit much of our success to their unique experiences and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve results.

We’ll give you the support you need. Our team will be there every step of the way, providing:

• Comprehensive 6-month training including an experienced peer to help mentor you


• A wide support network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office


• You’ll often work independently but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way

• Delivering exceptional personalized service to ensure clients feel understood and informed


• Taking an active role in the annual business planning process to assist in developing strategies for the upcoming year


• Actively listen for situations in the clients' lives that may indicate a need for additional services


• Driving marketing activities such as planning and executing events

• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development reflecting a respect for individuals and their unique contributions


• An inclusive environment where everyone’s different viewpoints are valued and help to achieve results.


• We recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, your financial security and you and your family’s well-being


• Full-time Associates receive the following benefits:
  
  
  
  • A compensation package that includes bonus potential, profit sharing, a 401k(US) and Group RRSP (Canada) and comprehensive and competitive health benefits. Read more about our total compensation approach.
    
  
  
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays and personal days
  
  
  
  

What characteristics would make you a successful BOA?

• Ability to deepen and broaden client relationships

• Ability to identify opportunities to create efficiency

• Strong ability to work independently

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

• Proficient in current and new office technology

• Willingness to learn how financial services/markets work