Annuity Services Director directs and oversees all aspects of the annuity customer service program. Provides leadership on the administration of annuity products including distribution, asset transfers, death claim approvals to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Being an Annuity Services Director maintains appropriate staffing to ensure high-level quality service and ensures hired staff has the education necessary and is provided the appropriate training to keep up-to-date on regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Annuity Services Director typically reports to top management. Typically requires passing Series 6 (IR) , 26 (IP), and 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) qualifying exams. The Annuity Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Annuity Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Do you have strong knowledge and familiarity with Variable, Fixed, and Fixed Index Annuities? Do you like the idea of helping investors?
Complicated annuity contracts are sold to investors. We have found that many annuity contract owners do not fully understand how their detailed benefits work nor what the long-term ramifications will be. Fisher Investments, a fiduciary from the start, can help investors get the most out of those complicated annuity benefits or make appropriate changes, all within the focus on the investor's long-term goals.
The Opportunity:
As an Annuity Counselor, you will work primarily with high-net-worth investors. You will use your in-depth knowledge of annuities and insurance related products to be their advocate. You will work with our analysts to interpret how the details of the annuity benefits correlate towards the investor's financial goals. We can help them identify potential improvements or changes associated with different annuity contracts. Regardless of the evaluation outcome, the work is extremely rewarding. Join us as we help annuity contract owners and annuity prospects get the information they need to make good investment decisions going forward.
Throughout your experience here, you will develop and broaden your capital markets knowledge, work with nearly every department of our firm, and have merit-based opportunities for advancement throughout your career. You will report to your Group Manager who will aid in your professional development and role specific training.
The Day-to-Day:
Use tools to investigate, analyze, and comprehensively understand the features and benefits of prospective and current clients' specific annuities
Educate prospective and current clients regarding their annuities, including a comprehensive view of the benefits
Work with different internal departments to understand each client's financial situation and potential ramifications associated with keeping or surrendering their annuities
Your Qualifications:
2 years of experience with insurance/investments with an advanced understanding of annuities and their benefits, including additional riders
Maintain a positive personality and a strong client focus
Manage complexity and coordinate across several departments under strict timelines
Beneficial if you have your State Life & Health or equivalent insurance license in good order
We will help you obtain your Series 65 designation to become a Registered Investment Advisor (if you do not have it already)
Why Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
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