Client Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Licensing bonus upon registration

Generous paid time off

10 holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Client Associate to support a team of four Financial Advisors in Everett, WA. You will manage client service needs, facilitate fund transfers, and process trades to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in financial services, holds Series 7 (and possibly Series 65), and demonstrates strong customer service and Excel skills. You will engage with clients by phone and email, contributing to a high-quality client experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of financial services experience in client support.
• Active Series 7 license required or willing to obtain; Series 65 preferred.
• Strong customer service and phone communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team and follow processes.
• Ability to pass FINRA background and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of four Financial Advisors by managing daily client service needs and administrative operations.
• Facilitate transfers of client funds and securities, process check requests, and handle cashiering activities.
• Enter and process financial transactions, including stock and bond trades, options, margin trades, mutual funds, and stop orders.
• Provide professional telephone support, respond to client inquiries, and deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Process annuity and insurance payments while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of account transactions.
• Assist with client communications, periodic mailings, and maintaining strong relationships between clients and advisors.
• Keep advisors informed of important client account activity and transaction updates while helping ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Client service

Financial services experience

Series 7 license

Series 65 license

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Client Associate

Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000/ Year DOE + Bonus

About

Are you a client-focused financial services professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships? We are seeking a dependable, personable, and detail-oriented Client Associate to support a team of four Financial Advisors in its office. In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping daily operations running smoothly while providing high-quality support to approximately 100 clients. From facilitating client fund and securities transfers, processing checks and transactions, and entering buy/sell trade orders to handling client inquiries and supporting advisor communications, you'll be a trusted partner to both clients and advisors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the financial services industry, values teamwork, and wants to build a long-term career in a stable, supportive client service role rather than pursue a Financial Advisor track. The ideal candidate is a steady, service-minded professional who is personable, collaborative, comfortable working independently, and genuinely enjoys supporting clients and advisors in a long-term capacity!

Responsibilities

• Support a team of four Financial Advisors by managing daily client service needs and administrative operations
• Facilitate transfers of client funds and securities, process check requests, and handle cashiering activities
• Enter and process financial transactions, including stock and bond trades, options, margin trades, mutual funds, and stop orders
• Provide professional telephone support, respond to client inquiries, and deliver an exceptional client experience
• Process annuity and insurance payments while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of account transactions
• Assist with client communications, periodic mailings, and maintaining strong relationships between clients and advisors
• Keep advisors informed of important client account activity and transaction updates while helping ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of financial services experience, ideally in a Client Associate, Client Service Associate, or similar support role
• Active Series 7 and Series 65 licenses highly preferred, with consideration for exceptional candidates who have relevant industry experience and are willing to obtain licensing
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and confidently interact with clients over the phone
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, follow established processes, and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• A dependable, long-term mindset with a genuine interest in remaining in a client support and service-focused position
• Ability to successfully pass required FINRA background screening and credit checks, with no disqualifying licensing issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Annual firm performance bonus
• Licensing bonus for obtaining required registrations within the designated timeframe, along with an increase in salary band and title
• Generous paid time off, including up to 20 days annually based on tenure, plus 83 hours of sick time
• 10 paid company holidays and a supportive, stable work environment that prioritizes work-life balance