Advisory Services Specialist

Benjamin F Edwards & Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Benjamin F. Edwards seeks an Advisory Services Specialist to support fee-based advisory operations in St. Louis, assisting with fee billing, account setups, and fund disbursement.

You will liaise with custodians and asset managers to ensure smooth processing and timely commissions for advisors. The role requires 3+ years in financial services and a bachelor’s degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Orion and Power Automate are preferred, along with knowledge of SEC/FINRA

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial services; fee-based advisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain fee-based advisory accounts, including client billing and advisor compensation.
• Coordinate with custodian and third-party asset managers on account setup and funding.
• Review fee-based advisory accounts for timely asset investment, feebilling, and fund disbursement.
• Liaise with external billing teams and Finance on advisory feebilling matters.
• Collaborate with Trading Services and asset managers on trading inquiries and reconciliations.
• Support the firm’s advisor-directed advisory program with other home office teams.

Skills

Energetic and results-driven

Multi-tasking under urgency

Intellectually curious

Excellent client service

Written and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Orion

Power Automate

Job description

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Advisory Services Specialist

Full Time Operations Support St. Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1471

Advisory Services Specialist

Job Summary:

The Advisory Services Specialist will work closely with our advisors and their teams to assist with the day-to-day fee-based advisory operations needs such as fee-billing, liaising with third-party asset managers and custodians, the disbursement and deposit of funds, and account setup and support.

• Partner with our advisors and their teams in the opening and maintenance of fee-based advisory accounts, including client billing and advisor compensation.
• Work with our custodian and third-party asset managers on critical tasks such as account setup and funding.
• Review and monitor fee-based advisory accounts to ensure timely investment of assets, feebilling, and disbursement of funds.
• Serve as liaison with external billing teams and the Finance Department on all advisory feebilling matters.
• Collaborate with our Trading Services team and third-party asset managers on all trading inquiries, including the reconciliation of trade corrections.
• Work with other home office teams to assist with supporting the firm’s advisor-directed advisory program.

Qualifications:

• Energetic and results-driven, with desire to work in fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Constant learner, with the ability to multi-task and work effectively with urgency.
• Intelecctually curious and open-minded, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively.
• Patient with exceptional client service skills and ability to resolve operational issues.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience working with Orion is preferred.
• Low-code/Microsoft Power Automate experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Minimum Work Experience Required: 3+ years of experience in financial services; specifically, fee-based investment advisory.
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Licenses/Registration:

• N/A

This position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Some filing is required. The work environment is an airconditioned, smoke-free, office environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

If you are interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of its advisors and clients first, you have come to the right place. Founded in 2008 and serving more than 300 advisors with over $50 billion in assets, Edwards has the scale our advisors expect and the ability to deliver the personal touch and concierge-level service our clients deserve.

We are a firm that values our legacy of family and colleagues and cherishes an environment where all succeed through collaborative support. To us, legacy is not only about the past - it is building an experience that prepares all of us, and our clients, for the future.

We invest in our team and recognize and appreciate the value of hard work. The rewards of the job are founded in the difference you will make in the lives of our clients and extend throughout a culture that inspires you to learn, grow, and be your best. Having fun is part of the firm’s mission statement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule; when you join Benjamin F. Edwards you are well cared for, and we welcome all applicants with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benjamin F. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer