The Client Service Associate reports to the Financial Advisor and is critical to appropriately leveraging Advisors’ time. This position utilizes excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to confidently provide information and education to clients in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation

• Manage client needs regarding processing, service, and problem resolution in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring documentation and record keeping adheres to compliance standards

• Successfully partner with Broker Dealer for new account establishment, account maintenance, and compliance

• Process, submit, and service all account paperwork/requests; follow through to completion utilizing paperless procedures (including eSignature) where available

• Assist in preparation of consolidated performance reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis

• Maintain CRM database; define and ensure adherence to appropriate client service models

• Manage multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) are essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once

• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred

• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts

• Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred