Financial Planner Consultant

Who We Are

As a Financial Planner at Ellevest, you will have the opportunity to deliver and scale our financial planning client experience by connecting with clients online and over the phone. You will spend time speaking with clients 1:1 about our financial planning offering, gathering information about their financial situation and goals, then recommending a financial planning service or resource from our offering that best meets their needs. In this role, you will be tasked with quickly learning about Ellevest's products and services, and adapting to using new technology to communicate with and support our clients. 

You are confident in connecting with clients and building trust with them. Over time, you’ll build on your training at Ellevest and work with clients on financial planning topics such as budgeting, debt repayment, saving for retirement, the home buying process, and more. In this role, you'll also have the opportunity to speak to audiences of 20+ people via webinars and workshops. 

This consulting role is initially expected to require 10-15 hours per week but could vary over time depending on client volume and other business needs. Please note this is a consultant position (independent contractor).

Day-to-day you will:

• Conduct introductory calls with clients and prospects who are interested in exploring Ellevest’s financial planning services 
• Support prospective financial planning clients by educating them on the services we offer and matching them with the right planning session or package that best meets their needs and will help them achieve their financial goals
• Provide financial education and guidance to clients via 1:1 sessions on topics including budgeting, debt repayment, emergency funding, retirement planning, buying a home, and other financial goals
• Collaborate with Financial Planning team members to maintain a client experience with a consistent methodology, philosophy, and process
• Present educational workshops and webinars to groups of 20+ people in a variety of settings (clients, prospects, non-profits, corporate employees, professional associations, etc.) 
• Comply with Ellevest methods and guidelines, and uphold our documentation and organization standards to meet compliance requirements
• Promote professional and team development by maintaining an in-depth understanding of financial planning, capital markets and the financial services industry; stay aware of significant changes or developments (e.g. taxation, regulatory, legal, competitive, technical) within the fields of investments and financial services

We’re looking for: 

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Professional certification that is current and active; additional designations such as EA, CFA, CDFA, etc are not required but are welcome. Note: Given our status as a Registered Investment Advisor, we cannot carry FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, or 66 licenses.  
• 5+ years of broad financial planning experience; high volume experience is preferred
• Willingness to partner with the Ellevest brand and manage any potential conflicts with existing brands in order to best serve Ellevest clientele
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, high emotional intelligence and the ability to translate complex financial topics to audiences with different levels of experience and knowledge
• Willingness to lead webinars and workshops with 20+ attendees
• Experience relying on and adapting to new technology, especially in a remote setting
• Adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic remote work environment. This includes working independently and on a team, as well as the ability and willingness to pivot when something is not working to try a new strategy
• Passion for our women-oriented mission
  

Ellevest's compensation framework is based on relevant data, benchmarking and research for comparable companies and on our internal pay equity policies. The prospective pay rate for this consulting role is $70-85/hour. The actual offer will be determined by a number of factors including (but not limited to) the applicant's experience, skills, certifications, as well as internal equity among our team. This is an independent contractor position and is not eligible for health insurance, retirement, or parental leave benefits.

Working at Ellevest

Ellevest was founded in New York City, but today, our fully remote team is spread across the United States. As a member of the team, your work will directly support our mission and benefit the lives of real women every day.
We’re also dedicated to building a work environment where everyone on our team can grow and thrive, with flexible working hours and time off; remote work policies designed for transparency and effective cross-team collaboration; ongoing team building and professional development; and more. 

Do you think you could thrive in this role?

Please send us your application — even if you don’t check every single box. No two people’s career paths look exactly alike, and skill sets come in many different forms. We can’t wait to hear about yours.

Note: Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer the questions at the bottom of this application.