Financial Advisor

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain trusted client relationships through meaningful conversations to understand each client’s financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
Provide tailored financial advice and guidance based on each client’s unique needs, developing investment strategies that support their goals and long-term financial success.
Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance while educating clients on relevant Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help them make informed financial decisions.
Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate financial decisions, stay focused on their goals, and take meaningful action.
Partner with sales representatives and other internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services and deliver a seamless client experience.
Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through on commitments.
Maintain accurate client records and follow applicable Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
Apply technology effectively to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and efficient execution of daily responsibilities.
Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments to strengthen the advice and guidance provided to clients.
Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop financial planning and advisory expertise.

Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Undergraduate degree is preferred.
SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
This job requires the SIE, Series 7, and 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations (e.g., FINRA, state, SFC). These will be determined by Compliance based on role specific requirements and responsibilities.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation. We offer a corporate CFP® program to support crew in acquiring the certification.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we dont just have a mission—were on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.