Overview
Director, HNW Wealth Planner Jobs in Miami, USA at Santander Holdings USA Inc
It Starts Here:
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
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The Difference You Make:
The Director, HNW Wealth Planner provides advanced financial planning, cross-border tax strategy, and holistic wealth guidance for high-net-worth (HNW) domestic and international clients within a broker-dealer environment. This role partners with financial advisors, relationship managers, and product teams to deliver customized planning solutions covering multi-jurisdictional tax considerations, estate planning, wealth transfer, philanthropic strategies, and investment-related tax optimization. The ideal candidate blends deep financial planning expertise, strong U.S. and international tax knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex matters to sophisticated global clients.
Wealth & Financial Planning
- Deliver comprehensive, goals-based wealth plans for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, families, and closely held entities within the U.S., including clients with complex domestic and cross-border considerations
- Analyze client objectives related to retirement planning, cash flow modeling, liquidity events, education funding, risk management, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer.
- Develop customized planning strategies incorporating strategic asset allocation, tax-aware portfolio construction, concentrated equity management, alternative investments, and insurance solutions.
- Prepare client-ready deliverables, including financial plans, scenario analyses, and portfolio strategy presentations for advisors and clients.
U.S. Tax Strategy & Planning
- Provide advanced guidance on U.S. federal and state tax considerations affecting HNW/UHNW clients, including income, capital gains, estate, and gift tax planning.
- Evaluate tax implications of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, municipal securities, alternatives, and retirement vehicles.
- Design and implement tax-efficient strategies such as asset location, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving (e.g., donor-advised funds, private foundations), and estate planning structures.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners (CPAs, attorneys) to support complex planning strategies, including trusts, gifting programs, and business succession planning.
- Support planning needs for clients with cross-border exposure, including awareness of international tax considerations (e.g., foreign assets, residency, reporting requirements).
Advisor & Client Collaboration
- Act as a subject matter expert and advanced planning partner to financial advisors serving HNW and UHNW clients.
- Participate in client meetings to present planning strategies, articulate tax implications, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Partner with internal teams-including investments, trust & estate, lending, and insurance specialists-to deliver integrated wealth management solutions.
- Collaborate with international wealth planning teams and external advisors to address cross-border planning needs for globally connected clients.
Regulatory, Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all recommendations align with U.S. regulatory standards, including SEC, FINRA, and Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).
- Maintain thorough documentation supporting suitability, fiduciary considerations, and tax assumptions.
- Support due diligence processes, including KYC/AML requirements, product suitability, and client risk profiling.
Education & Thought Leadership
- Educate advisors on U.S. wealth planning strategies, tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, and estate planning techniques relevant to HNW/UHNW clients.
- Develop internal tools, planning frameworks, and case studies to enhance advisor…
Title: Director, HNW Wealth Planner
Company: Santander Holdings USA Inc
Location: Miami, USA
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