Business Development Associate at Focus Financial Partners

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Business Development Associate plays a crucial role by providing sales support to the Business Development team, furthering the Focus Partners Wealth brand by delivering an outstanding client experience and helping to drive growth and success for the firm within the firm’s custodial referral network programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Engage with Financial Consultants (FCs) as well as the end-clients through proactive outreach &amp; ongoing communication.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide ongoing sales support to the Business Development Team including but not limited to: scheduling, prospecting, marketing, event coordination, and analytics.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Utilize CRM and other technologies for all data entry and internal workflow: pipeline &amp; task management, and ongoing client communications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate across business lines with Financial Consultants, Business Development Team and Advisor Teams.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 years administrative work experience (including internships); financial services experience is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Associate or bachelor's degree required.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with CRM system; Salesforce preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to multi-task under pressure, work independently, and work in a team environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Self-starter, energetic, and assertive.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Versatility, flexibility, and an ability to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be $60,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set.&nbsp; The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.&nbsp; Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-KT1</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Focus Financial Partners</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusfinancialpartners.com.mcas.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=17a55f8bbf7c1a828873b443c93438c90f956e865b157078ce47695678ecb61e___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOjk5ZjFkMmE2MWY3YWJhOWM1MTUyMTUzMGI3NWMyY2VhOjY6NWQxYjo5M2Q1NmZiMDc3OTdlMzc1YTg0ZmRiYzVjOTA3MDk2OTcyZWIyOGI1YzNmZmI4MDc2MGMwZWM4YzIyOGE0N2NkOnA6VDpO">www.focusfinancialpartners.com</a>&nbsp;or follow the company on&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/focus-financial-partners___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOmQ1YjM0NmNjMjMzMTcwZmViMGI3OWExNTFmZmM3NjQwOjY6YjQ0OTpmNWViYzRmODkzYTRhYmYwNjBkNmFmMGJlYjE5ZWI3Njc1MTZiNmExYjBmNWVmMGEyMjdkNzM5NTBhYTQ3OTE1OnA6VDpO">LinkedIn</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><em>The following language is for US based roles only</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For California Applicants:&nbsp;</strong><span data-teams="true">Information on your California privacy rights can be found</span><strong><span data-teams="true"> <a id="menur4dt" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://focus-financial.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Privacy-Notice-Personnel-Supplement-for-CA-residents-Jan-1-2025-Final-Clean.pdf?dm=1740065249" target="_blank">here</a></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Indiana Applicants: </strong>It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Maryland Applicants: </strong>I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST.&nbsp; AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Massachusetts Applicants:</strong> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.&nbsp; An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Montana Applicants: </strong>If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>For Rhode Island Applicants:</strong> Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.&nbsp; The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</span></p></div>