Entry Level Associate Advisor Jobs
New grad associate advisor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Mariner, Northwest Bank, and Bank of America hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
The Associate Financial Advisor is responsible for the development of new business and retention of existing relationships while creating and maintaining relationships with centers of influence and business partners. This position supports a Financial Advisor team and assists with new business, managing client relationships, reviewing portfolio performance with clients and completing client service requests. This individual also conducts securities transactions, holds educational branch meetings as required, communicates effectively within team and management and submits required reports in a timely fashion as requested. An Associate Financial Advisor should be in good standing in their community.
Essential Functions
- Assist with setting personal goals and targets and meet and/or exceed annual production guidelines
- Maximize technology tools available and provide required reporting on a timely basis
- Cultivate potential referrals from existing clients, Retail offices, Northwest's departments and centers of influence in the community
- Complete financial profiles and accurately analyze customer needs and recommend products and services accordingly, taking into account all suitable alternatives
- Perform presentations, meetings, account reviews and seminars with prospects and/or clients; coordinate customer documentation and agreements; correspond as necessary
- Monitor client accounts and transactions on an ongoing basis
- Cross sell other Northwest products and services and provide branch training on a periodic basis
- Recommend new marketing initiatives / potential new business opportunities / improvements to internal procedures
- Ensure compliance with Northwest Investment Services and broker dealer policies and procedures; obtain continuing education, as required
- Ensure compliance with FINRA/SEC regulations and requirements (licensed representatives)
- Conduct securities buying and selling as directed by client (licensed representatives)
- Review financial/investment markets daily
- Establish a presence with your community
- Minimize departmental non-payroll costs
- Sit in Northwest Bank branch offices assigned by Regional Sales Manager
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
- Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
- Perform work tasks in a safe manner
- Report any and all injuries to supervisor
- Know what to do in case of an emergency
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Finance / related degree preferred
Work Experience
2 - 3 years relevant experience
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
- Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
- Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
- Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
- Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to analyze financial data
- Knowledge of mutual funds, stocks and bonds
- Knowledge of investment markets, general economic fundamentals and available products and services
- Knowledge of Custodian Accounts
- Knowledge in Investments, IRA’s and Estates
- Knowledge of Fiduciary, ERISA and brokerage account types
- Knowledge of Employee Benefits
Licenses and Certifications
- Series 7 In relevant states Upon Hire
- Life/Acc/Health In relevant states Upon Hire
- Series 63 In relevant states Upon Hire
- Series 65 In relevant states Upon Hire Or Series 66 In relevant states Upon Hire
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location:
PA0137 Bridgeville, PA
0224 Washington, PA
0258 Bellevue, PA
0273 Cranberry Township
Job Description
The Associate Financial Advisor is responsible for the development of new business and retention of existing relationships while creating and maintaining relationships with centers of influence and business partners. This position supports a Financial Advisor team and assists with new business, managing client relationships, reviewing portfolio performance with clients and completing client service requests. This individual also conducts securities transactions, holds educational branch meetings as required, communicates effectively within team and management and submits required reports in a timely fashion as requested. An Associate Financial Advisor should be in good standing in their community.
Essential Functions
- Assist with setting personal goals and targets and meet and/or exceed annual production guidelines
- Maximize technology tools available and provide required reporting on a timely basis
- Cultivate potential referrals from existing clients, Retail offices, Northwest's departments and centers of influence in the community
- Complete financial profiles and accurately analyze customer needs and recommend products and services accordingly, taking into account all suitable alternatives
- Perform presentations, meetings, account reviews and seminars with prospects and/or clients; coordinate customer documentation and agreements; correspond as necessary
- Monitor client accounts and transactions on an ongoing basis
- Cross sell other Northwest products and services and provide branch training on a periodic basis
- Recommend new marketing initiatives / potential new business opportunities / improvements to internal procedures
- Ensure compliance with Northwest Investment Services and broker dealer policies and procedures; obtain continuing education, as required
- Ensure compliance with FINRA/SEC regulations and requirements (licensed representatives)
- Conduct securities buying and selling as directed by client (licensed representatives)
- Review financial/investment markets daily
- Establish a presence with your community
- Minimize departmental non-payroll costs
- Sit in Northwest Bank branch offices assigned by Regional Sales Manager
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
- Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
- Perform work tasks in a safe manner
- Report any and all injuries to supervisor
- Know what to do in case of an emergency
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Finance / related degree preferred
Work Experience
2 - 3 years relevant experience
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
- Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
- Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
- Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
- Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to analyze financial data
- Knowledge of mutual funds, stocks and bonds
- Knowledge of investment markets, general economic fundamentals and available products and services
- Knowledge of Custodian Accounts
- Knowledge in Investments, IRA’s and Estates
- Knowledge of Fiduciary, ERISA and brokerage account types
- Knowledge of Employee Benefits
Licenses and Certifications
- Series 7 In relevant states Upon Hire
- Life/Acc/Health In relevant states Upon Hire
- Series 63 In relevant states Upon Hire
- Series 65 In relevant states Upon Hire Or Series 66 In relevant states Upon Hire
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location:
PA0137 Bridgeville, PA
0224 Washington, PA
0258 Bellevue, PA
0273 Cranberry Township
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Entry Level Associate Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate advisor job?
Start by highlighting any internships, relevant coursework, or client-facing experience, even if informal. Entry level associate advisor roles typically look for candidates with strong communication skills, comfort with financial or advisory concepts, and a willingness to learn. A demonstrated interest in the field, through certifications, volunteer work, or academic projects, gives you a clear edge over candidates who rely on work history alone.
Which companies hire entry level associate advisors?
Companies hiring entry level associate advisors right now include Mariner, Northwest Bank, and Bank of America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from financial services firms, insurance companies, and wealth management practices that build their advisor pipelines through structured entry level and junior programs.
Are there remote entry level associate advisor jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field still lean on-site or hybrid. About 11% of entry level associate advisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the client-relationship nature of advisory work that many firms prefer to train in person before moving to flexible arrangements.
Are these new grad associate advisor jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly associate advisor posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or relevant academic work toward qualifications, and may offer structured onboarding or a training program designed for candidates entering the advisory field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate advisors?
Entry Level associate advisor roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they rely on advisor pipelines to serve growing client bases, making entry level positions a consistent and recurring part of their recruiting strategy.