This is a Job Description for an Investment Assistant in New Orleans, LouisianaSummary: Provides support for Financial Advisors and Senior Investment Consultants (Advisors) by delivering excellent client service to Hancock Whitney Investment Services (HWIS) clients while contributing to the overall goals and objectives of Wealth Management.Assist Advisors with maintaining and growing client relationships and portfolios.Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in opening accounts, preparing for account reviews, processing account maintenance. Schedule client appointments, meetings with wholesalers, meetings with licensed bankers. Help train and assist licensed bankers to assist clients. Help discover investment opportunities for existing and new clients. Effectively work with assigned territory team of licensed bankers and Financial Center managers to assist clients, track referrals, follow up with all pending business/referrals, and meet revenue goals for branches as well as monthly/annual goal for Advisors. Often work unsupervised, making effective use of time.Follow protocol for meeting clients within the assigned territory, making sure any referral received does not already belong to another Advisor. Often serve as primary point of contact for clients, demonstrate confidence and knowledge of the industry to cultivate clients' trust. Stay abreast of and communicate changes to paperwork requirements, compliance rules, approval procedures, and business solicitation guidelines. Provide administrative support for Advisors as needed. Assist clients and advisors to purchase and sell stock, mutual funds, brokerage CDs, U.S. Treasuries, and Municipal and Corporate bonds. Assist Advisors in executing orders, research and daily operational procedures. Work directly with clients, opening new investment accounts and ensuring documentation meets compliance requirements. Responsible for money transfers between Hancock Whitney Bank and Brokerage accounts Research account positions for clients. Resolve account discrepancies. Assist with fund and account transfers. Assist clients with Internet trading and viewing their accounts online. Provide clients with stock and fund information.Requirementsand Qualifications(){# Hlk142289191}(){# Hlk142304825}: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. 2 years of related support experience; preferably in a financial institution. A combination of education and experience/training may be considered. Must currently possess Life and Health Insurance License -- fixed annuity and variable annuity and be in good standing. Must currently possess FINRA Investment License(s) -- Series 7, 63, 65/66 and be in good standing.EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.