Associate Client Advisor

bessemer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Legal services and financial wellness

Job summary

Bessemer Trust in Chicago is seeking an Associate Client Advisor to support ultra-high-net-worth clients by nurturing relationships and coordinating service delivery across trust, tax, planning, investments, and custody. You will liaise with Client Advisors, Senior Client Advisors, and other service areas to ensure seamless fulfillment of client needs.

You will attend client meetings, prepare materials, monitor accounts, and assist in administration, compliance, and ongoing education while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Interest in financial markets preferred.
• 1+ years of related business experience preferred ( Wealth Management a plus).
• Working knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary laws, policies, Regulation-9 and KYC preferred.
• Analytical and independent problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary services.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine client and advisor communications via phone, email, and fax.
• Document client communications in Salesforce and prepare meeting materials using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Open accounts and coordinate asset transfers with external agents.
• Prepare client reports and manage cash and account administration tasks.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to presentations.
• Monitor investment guidelines and asset allocation with advisors.
• Support continuing education on trust administration and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in annual reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

The Associate Client Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals that service Bessemer's ultra-high net worth clients. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships through proactive client communication and actively managing client accounts and the coordinated delivery of services to individuals, families, trusts and foundations.

The Associate Client Advisor will act as a liaison between Client Advisors, Senior Client Advisors, and all other service areas of the organization, including Client Tax and Financial Planning Department, Investments, Legacy Planning and Trust Administration, Investments, Philanthropic Advisory Services, and Custody. The specific duties include:

CLIENT SERVICE

• Handle routine communication with clients and their advisors via telephone, email and fax.
• Document written and verbal communication with clients and their advisors in Salesforce.
• Prepare charts and materials for client meeting presentations using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and internal applications as needed.
• Construct customized spreadsheets for clients.
• Complete financial paperwork from other institutions for clients.
• File correspondence and other documents in internal databases.
• Create documentation of client correspondence for tracking purposes.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings and presentations.
• Interface with clients when questions arise about investment strategy or capital markets outlook.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

• Propose and implement investment programs as directed by Client Advisors and Senior Client Advisors using Bessemer applications.
• Prepare investment guidelines for client accounts in line with clients' goals and risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with Client Advisors and Senior Client Advisors to proactively monitor asset allocation.
• Build implication models taking into account spending, taxation, and potential market behavior among other factors.
• Proactively monitor and take action to correct fixed income maturities and client overdrafts based on knowledge and history of the client account.
• Initiate orders for rebalancing of accounts.

ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION

• Work with Client Administration Team to open accounts and coordinate with outside agents the transfer of assets to Bessemer. Assist in preparation of account opening documentation and account profiles, obtain required approvals, and gather legal documents and tax cost information.
• Prepare Officers Committee account reports.
• Perform cash management functions using Workflow and Atlas in accordance with established account procedures and applicable fiduciary laws and policies.
• Process client remittances in conjunction with Client Tax Department.
• Monitor and assist in covering overdrafts.
• Supervise and pay client bill payments.
• Prepare client presentation packages and reporting on client accounts.
• Coordinate trust reviews with Fiduciary Officers.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• In addition to attending all internal training sessions including Basic Trust Administration, the Associate Client Advisor is expected to stay up to date on economic and market trends by: attending corporate communications meetings; conducting independent research; and reviewing relevant legal, tax, financial planning, and trust and estates publications.
• Attend continuing education courses on trust administration.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with all regulatory requirements including but not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation of Annual Relationship Reviews and Trust Administrative Reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven interest in financial markets preferred.
• One or more years of related business experience preferred (specifically within Wealth Management a plus).
• Working knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary laws, policies, Regulation-9 and KYC preferred.
• Analytical & independent problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities.
• Successful candidate must be goal-oriented, detailed oriented and a motivated self-starter.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary services.

Securities licenses will not generally be obtained or maintained unless deemed by Bessemer Trust to be required in order for you to perform the responsibilities of this position.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (k) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust:

• Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing $250 billion in assets for 3,000 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,300 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
• Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.
• Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts:

• For more than 119 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.

About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:

• We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:
• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.