Client Services Associate

Our client, a New York-based registered investment adviser, is seeking a Client Services Associate.

Job Details:

Position: Client Services Associate

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $80-90k base + bonus + benefits

Degree: Required

**This role is in office three days a week**

LICENSING & DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

Securities Industry Essential (SIE) exam, Series 7

Series 65 or 66 licenses (within 90 days)

Responsibilities of the Client Services Associate:

• Participating in client meetings with firm principals to collect personal information and develop investment allocations and planning suggestions.
• Opening accounts and completing all related paperwork
• Tracking funding of accounts and ensuring investment per agreed upon allocation and ongoing monitoring of accounts
• Handling client inquiries
• Preparing client reports as needed by firm principals or client
• Expected to be familiar with the firm's clients to serve as backup to other associates in their absence
• Expected to have working knowledge of all investment vehicles utilized by the firm including stock holdings, fixed income strategies, outside managers.
• Analyzing and resolving discrepancies between custodian and internal portfolio management systems (Tamarac/Advent Axys)

Requirements of the Client Services Associate:

• A bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of preferred experience in wealth management client service
• Capable of working under pressure in a dynamic setting
• Superb listening, verbal and written communication, plus analytical and problem-solving abilities – Expect significant client engagement and collaboration with other advisors.
• Unwavering integrity – Always prioritizing the client’s interests and ethical actions.
• Teamwork and leadership qualities – A solid track record of working well in partnerships and teams.
• Proactive self-assurance – Takes initiative in tackling issues for advisors and clients as they emerge.
• Outstanding people skills – Capable of quickly establishing trust with clients.
• Efficient time management – Skilled at prioritizing tasks and producing quality work even under tight deadlines.