Managing Director of Investment Sales & Operations

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The Managing Director of Investment Sales & Operations supervises wealth advisors under the direction of the Director of Investment Services. Key measures of success include growth of new production and retention of existing production. The ability to successfully influence at all levels of the organization is critical to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and lead a group of wealth advisors in defined region, including assisting with production goals and pipeline development. Responsible for talent development of all advisors in assigned region. Assist wealth advisors with developing internal and external partnerships to secure new business and expand existing business across the footprint. Ensure advisors provide an outstanding experience to clients and bank partners Collaborate with advisors to develop annual business plan with revenue and asset growth targets. Oversee and hold advisors accountable to ensure established goals are met. Conduct performance reviews and support overall employee career development. Partner with Simmons Bank and LPL Financial to facilitate efficiencies. Ensures all functions are in complete compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and company policy and procedures. Project a professional image and adheres to standards consistent with company policies and procedures Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Skills
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Demonstrates complete familiarity with FINRA/SEC, and state insurance department guidelines and understanding of all processes involved in securities and insurance transactions.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other employees in the organization.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and issues.
  • Skilled in mentoring, prospecting and recruiting.

• Education and/or Experience
  • BS/BA Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred, and
  • A minimum 5 years' in financial services preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required
  • Strong developed sales skills are required.
  • Strong abilities in leadership and decision making.

• Computer Skills
  • MS Office programs

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Securities and Insurance License preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.