Join the RJ Patterson Group Team

What We’re Looking For: People Who Embody the Values That Define Us

First and foremost, our success starts with our people.

We look for employees who are smart, motivated, diligent, empathetic, and collaborative. We support team members by providing ample opportunities for professional growth and success. We’re not looking for our employees to be perfect, just people that are a “perfect fit ” for becoming valued members of the RJ Patterson Group.

The core set of values that define our company also serve as a great definition of the values we’re looking for in all of our team members:

Integrity

Honest and transparent advice

Respect

For yourself and others

Collaboration

True partnership with every client

Stewardship

Expert guidance on the journey to prosperity

Advocacy

Always acting in the best interest of each client

Careers at RJ Patterson

We are currently looking for team members to join RJ Patterson Group in the following positions:

Business Development Manager

Qualified business development specialist to extend our reach through expert discovery and exploration of new and untapped business opportunities and relationships.

Our ideal candidate will be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use initiative, and help build our client roster across client types and asset ownership levels. Highly skilled at sales and business operations, this person will join and inspire a team of like-minded go-getters to achieve our unique service-centric vision.

Duties + Responsibilities
  • Manage both existing sales pipeline and the development of new business opportunities
  • Take a lead role in developing new-business proposals and presentations that create and nurture opportunities and partnerships
  • Identify trends and customer needs, building a sales pipeline for short/medium/long term in accordance with targets
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks to achieve strategic goals
  • Motivate the team, track performance, and report metrics
  • Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources
  • Generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities and facilitate pitch logistics
  • Develop and implement business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the company
  • Maintain and share professional knowledge through education, networking, events, and presentations
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Successful track record in customer sales and negotiation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in sales techniques
  • Proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Proven ability to plan and manage resources
  • Experience with CRM software (ex: Salesforce)
  • Ability to deliver presentations

Financial Advisor

Client-savvy specialist with experience assisting individuals with their investment strategies through assessment of clients’ financial situations, short-term and long-term goals.

Must have a deep understanding of investment markets and a knack for identifying the best stocks, bonds, or funds. Expert knowledge of market performance and investment strategies, as well as great people skills are additional must-haves.

Duties + Responsibilities
  • Market research
  • Market analysis
  • Recruit and solicit clients
  • Assess clients’ needs and goals
  • Recommend and execute investment strategies
  • Monitor client accounts
  • Identify new opportunities across a broad spectrum of client types and asset levels
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Tracking data and projecting future performances of various stocks, bonds, and funds
  • Application of critical thinking to client needs analyzation and assessment
  • Thorough understanding of the client goals, priorities and aspirations
  • Familiarity with current applicable financial technologies and tools
Required Education + Certifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Economics
  • Must successfully pass CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam
  • Must obtain Series 7 license
  • Previous work experience or internship in the financial sector strongly preferred

Financial Coach

Empathetic people-person who will assess clients’ financial health through one-on-one coaching and then develop a tailored set of recommendations to help clients improve their financial position and pursue their goals. Will leverage multiple communication channels— video conferencing, phone, SMS, email—to engage our clients and provide follow-up services. In addition to individualized coaching sessions, may also deliver financial capability courses for groups.

Requires excellent judgment and ability to exercise professional discretion to accurately assess each client’s unique situation and effectively develop personalized plans of action. These plans include concrete recommendations for debt reduction, credit improvement, money management, use of financial services, asset protection and the pursuit of short- and long-term goals.

Duties + Responsibilities
  • Work directly with clients to provide high-quality financial coaching via individualized counseling
  • Provide ongoing support and continue to actively engage clients to promote financial health
  • Document services and gather session data for program reporting and evaluation
  • Achieve program goals for client impact and service outputs, taking initiative with client outreach
  • Deliver presentations on personal finance topics and our services
  • Participate in regular team meetings and continued skill-building training sessions
  • Research financial products and resources on an ongoing basis
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Robust critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ideally coaching and facilitation skills with adults or in non-traditional settings
  • Ability to exercise knowledge-based professional judgment and discretion to adapt services as needed
  • Ability to effectively receive and implement feedback
  • Self-motivated – must work independently, meet deadlines without supervision and take ownership of research and continued learning
  • 2+ years of full-time work experience in personal finance, education, social services, community organizing or a related field.
  • Specialized knowledge in financial empowerment services across income levels strongly preferred.

Financial Para-planner

Ambitious entry level financial planner ready to launch and grow a career in financial planning. Strong desire to work in a team-oriented independent firm; will have involvement in all aspects of the business, learning and shaping the way we care for our clients; and will gain valuable experience for developing a financial planning career.

Candidates that fit into our firm and culture will embrace technology, enjoy a collaborative environment, and hold in high regard serving clients in a fiduciary capacity. We value our clients, and our clients value our services.

Duties + Responsibilities

This individual will work with experienced financial planners, providing financial planning and investment advisory support.

  • Providing support for processing client service needs.
  • Portfolio administration
  • Investment research and analysis
  • Coordination of client service needs with team members
  • Preparing financial analyses and financial plans for clients.
  • Assisting with analysis, rebalancing, and administration of client investment portfolios.
  • Conducting investment research, reporting, and analysis.
  • Assisting with creation and implementation of workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance client experience.
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter, productive, works well with a team and independently
  • Ability to identify, meet, and follow through with client needs and requirements with keen attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of CRM (i.e. Salesforce), eMoney, and Morningstar a plus
Required Education + Certifications
  • B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Portfolio Manager

Financial services wizard with proven ability to study and analyze the daily state of the stock market, determine the best investment strategies and opportunities, manages client retirement and investment funds, and address questions and concerns of investment clients.

Responsible for analyzing and overseeing client investment portfolios and advising clients on the best course of action with regard to their investments, researching stock market trends, and ensuring that assets are maintained or improved.

Duties + Responsibilities
  • Monitor client investments
  • Maintain records and files of all portfolio activity
  • Keep client up to date on the state of their portfolios
  • Study stock market trends on a daily basis
  • Analyze Roth IRAs, hedge funds, 401(k)s, stock options, and other investment opportunities
  • Apply knowledge of trends to client portfolios, suggesting changes or adjustments accordingly
  • Meet with clients to determine their investment goals
  • Study clients’ financial holdings, income, and financial background
  • Advise clients on the best investment opportunities and strategies for their lifestyle
  • Explain and differentiates between various investment opportunities, stocks, and funds
  • Assist clients in developing a tailor-made portfolio
  • Consult with clients prior to making any major changes or decisions with regard to portfolios
  • Deliver presentations on client portfolios and recent market trends
  • Devise new and effective ways to successfully manage client portfolios
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Ability to conduct ongoing independent research into market trends and activity
  • Detailed knowledge of economic theory and financial terminology
  • Detailed knowledge of best investment practices
  • Professional and confident demeanor
  • Communicates clearly and effectively
  • Ability to translate financial language into layman’s terms for explanatory purposes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to make informed and logical management decisions
  • Affinity for strategic financial planning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Application of economic theory and research to daily practical management activity
  • Ability to remain calm and think analytically during stressful situations
Required Education + Certifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Economics
  • Must successfully pass CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam
  • Must obtain Series 7 license
  • Previous work experience or internship in the financial sector strongly preferred

Senior Wealth Advisor

Proven leader who will serve as the principal contact with clients. This individual will have a broad and deep understanding of sophisticated wealth management practices and investment strategies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive impact/mission related investing expertise. The Senior Wealth Advisor is responsible for maintaining the ongoing relationships and leading in the development of new client relationships.

Duties + Responsibilities

Managing the overall delivery of the wealth management services to the client. This will involve maintaining regular communication with the client, and working in consultation with the client’s other advisors. In addition, this position will oversee a group of client support personnel, including analysts and administrators in delivering investment management, tax, financial planning, and other pertinent financial services.

Client Service

  • Extensive communication with clients and their advisors
  • Ability to discuss investment performance, economic and market trends
  • Presentations to clients on financial and tax planning options and opportunities
  • Direct consultation with attorneys, accountants and other advisors on financial, tax and estate planning
  • Client meeting planning, facilitation and presentation
  • Develop and/or deliver private wealth education sessions to clients and staff

Financial Planning

  • Develop knowledge of client’s entire financial and family situation and be able to structure a goals based investment and financial plan
  • Ability to discuss estate planning and work with internal and external resources to meet estate planning goals of the client
  • Understand and coordinate income tax planning and work closely with client tax advisors
  • Evaluate and discuss options to meet client philanthropic goals
  • Seek to establish a level of trust and confidence with the client so that any financial issue can be addressed and solutions offered

Investment Management

  • Ability to establish client investment objectives including risk tolerance, asset allocation, and cash requirements
  • Implementation of investment plans
  • Translate investment policy to individual investment objectives
  • Monitor manager performance versus benchmarks and develops insights for clients regarding key contributors and detractors
  • Monitor asset allocation on a quarterly basis relative to policy and goals; evaluates need to rebalance
  • Reviews portfolio issues (i.e., taxes, liquidity events, capital calls, etc.) quarterly
  • Present alternative investment ideas to clients
  • Manage investment transition for new clients
  • Provide recommendations to individuals and family foundations enabling them to fulfill their goals related to mission/impact investing
  • Evaluate large holdings for performance relative to the overall portfolio and plan strategies for diversification

New Business Development and Marketing

  • Develops leads and referrals from current clients and outside contacts
  • Seek to increase current accounts through additions to AUM
  • Offer value-added fee-based services
  • Participate in sales meetings with prospective clients
  • Represent our investment philosophy and views to colleagues, clients and prospects
Required Skills + Qualifications
  • Exceptional understanding of the full range of investment expertise in wealth management and related products, services and processes – Ability to operate in an autonomous and entrepreneurial environment
  • Ability to foster teamwork and motivate colleagues
  • Capacity to work with demanding clients and diverse groups of people
  • Client-centered focus
  • Excellent strategic thinking ability
  • Excellent consultative skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-confidence, personal integrity, credibility
  • Skilled at analyzing and solving problems
  • Results driven team player with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Demonstrates and promotes integrity and dignity of the individual in an environment of mutual trust and respect
  • Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning
  • Demonstrates a servant-leadership mindset toward all
  • Encourages a direct and positive relationship between community and company
  • Maintains the utmost discretion in working with sensitive and confidential information
Required Education + Certifications
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (Investments, Finance, Law, Accounting/Tax, Economics, Business Administration)
  • 15 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least one CFP, CPA, CFA or CIMA certification; extensive knowledge of certifications not earned
  • Extensive leadership, communication and coaching classes (Coaching for Results, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership 360, etc.)

Financial Services Internship

The internship is designed to familiarize interested individuals and expand their knowledge regarding portfolio analysis, compliance and the operations of an independent financial services firm specializing in wealth management across a broad spectrum of client income levels and asset ownership.

This position is perfect for a student with a major in Finance or Economics, who is looking to have great experience in a welcoming, professional environment.

Benefits
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with our experienced team of finance professionals
  • Hands-on application of finance principles in a fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunity to attend weekly meetings and occasional networking events
  • Compensation available
Duties + Responsibilities
  • Learn the wealth management industry from the ground up
  • Assist in research and maintenance of our investment portfolios
  • Work with advisors to prepare custom retirement plans or investment strategies
  • Assist with financial modeling
  • Assist developing cash flow analysis with retirement planning software
  • Prepare asset allocations for client or 401k investment strategies
  • Provide support for annual budgeting process
  • Assist with statistical analysis and other special projects
  • Present data-driven recommendations to the finance team
  • Work in direct collaboration with advisors and executive management as needed
Required Skills + Education
  • Finance, Economics, Business or related major
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated with a desire to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Applying for a Position

To apply for an open position, please email the following materials to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • “Top 10 Reasons” list explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position
  • Proof of any professional certifications and/or qualifications required for position