[Hiring] Junior Associate Client Advisor @Voya Financial

Role Description

The Insurance Solutions Associate Client Advisor will work closely with a specialized team of insurance asset management sales professionals to support our asset management sales and advisory efforts with insurance companies. This person will work closely with the entire value chain of business partners (investment, client service, marketing, consultant coverage, RFP, and operational teams) to accomplish our business growth objectives.

Contributions You Will Make

• Provide support to all senior members of the Insurance Solutions team to cover marketing and distribution of Fixed Income Solutions as well as Alternatives and Equities.
• Maintain and partner with the Sales team to help support the expansion of existing client relationships with new strategies.
• Be responsible for client, industry, and market research.
• Develop a strong internal network and a deep understanding of Voya’s offerings and the problems they can solve for clients.

Qualifications

• An enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about developing knowledge in one of the fastest growing areas of the asset management industry and connecting with people.
• Undergraduate degree with 2+ years of work experience within the (insurance or institutional) asset management industry.
• Demonstrated ability to learn complex investment/product concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective teamwork skills.
• Excellent awareness of interdepartmental relationships.
• Strong project management, organizing, planning, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a background in creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment without compromising accuracy and quality of output.
• Strong sense of ownership of projects and tasks.
• Openness to new ideas and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
• Specialist knowledge in Fixed Income and/or alternatives preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Series 7 and 63 licenses are not a prerequisite but are required within 90 days of filling the position.
• Financial/Asset Management educational support will be provided where necessary.

Requirements

• Location: New York or Atlanta preferred, but option to work remotely. Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Experience at a multi-strategy firm preferred.
• Willingness to pursue/attainment an MBA or MS in Finance a plus.
• Willingness to pursue CFA designation or having passed CFA Level 1 is a plus.

Compensation Pay Disclosure

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed.

• Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
• Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
• $70,000 to $80,000 USD

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

Critical Skills

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.