Account Services Supervisor

Kestra; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k), health insurance

Supportive, collaborative environment

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Kestra Financial in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a seasoned team leader to guide Account Services staff and ensure timely, high-quality service. You will set priorities, coach staff, and drive performance across the department.

The role emphasizes 24-hour SLA compliance, real-time queue monitoring, and data-driven process improvements. You will collaborate with Supervision, Trading, Legal, Compliance, and Technology to deliver scalable support and client value.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage, develop, and motivate a team.
• Strong judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of financial services operations, especially account opening/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Account Services staff, set priorities, and coach for career development.
• Ensure 24-hour SLA adherence and 24-hour responses to service cases.
• Monitor queue performance, generate daily reports, and analyze trends for improvements.
• Own departmental programs and collaborate with multiple departments to scale operations.
• Perform administrative tasks and uphold Kestra's values and integrity.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Performance management

Job description

Rio 2100, 63 S Rockford Drive, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Kestra Financial is a wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients

Lead with Purpose.

What you’ll Do:

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

• Manage and guide a team of Account Services support staff, including Senior Client Service Associates, Client Service Associates, Specialists, and Support Specialists.
• Set clear priorities and coordinate work activities for the team to ensure efficient task completion.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and offer coaching and mentorship to foster team member development and career paths.
• Conduct quality review conversations with employees on a regular basis to ensure work is completed accurately and to departmental standards.
• Assist the Account Services Manager with resource planning, scheduling, and identifying training needs.
• Lead by example, promoting and recognizing team members for embodying company values.

Oeratio nal Oversight & SLA Adherence:

• Ensure the department consistently processes items within a 24-hour SLA.
• Ensure service cases are responded to within 24 hours.
• Ensure 80% of calls are answered within 30 seconds.
• Take responsibility for handling escalated issues with care and professionalism, guiding the team to resolution.

Reporting & Data Analysis:

• Perform daily reporting to monitor queue performance, team member productivity, and adherence to service level agreements.
• Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.

Program Ownership & Process Improvement :

• Own and manage specific departmental programs, including the signature guarantee program and forms management.
• Partners with other departments (e.g., Supervision, Concierge, Client Experience, Trading, Legal, Compliance, Technology) to find ways to improve the effectiveness and scalability of departmental operations.
• Be proactive in assessing client needs/demands and delivering added value.
• Ensure knowledge and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Administrative & Ad Hoc Duties:

• Perform necessary administrative tasks related to team management.
• Contribute to a culture of reinvention, advocacy, and integrity to empower advisor success.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Director/Manager.

What You Bring:

• Proven ability to manage, develop, and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Strong judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational and team challenges, guided by policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct effective performance and quality review conversations with team members.
• Solid understanding of financial services operations, particularly in account opening, maintenance, transfers, and client service processes, with the ability to apply fundamental principles effectively.
• Strong judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational and team challenges, guided by policies and procedures. Ability to handle escalated issues.
• Capability to monitor various data points, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports to drive operational efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills to effectively interact with team members, other departments, and clients. Professional phone presence and high degree of courtesy.

Internal Application Policy:

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP .

Benefits to support you:

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm

Kestra Values:

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.

Disclosure

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Rio 2100, 63 S Rockford Drive, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America