Client Associate

Dadavidson; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) and ESOP contribution

Sick, vacation, maternity/parental-lea

Paid holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000)

Insurance discounts

Gift-matching program

Company volunteering initiatives

Job summary

D.A. Davidson is seeking a highly motivated Client Associate to join our team in Oregon. You will work with Financial Professionals to deliver outstanding client service, support account maintenance, and assist in planning and client communications.

This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates are eager to grow in financial services, ready to pursue SIE/Series exams, and comfortable with technology and multitasking in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school graduate or comparable work experience; post-secondary education preferred.
• Desire to advance in financial services and obtain required securities exams.
• Solid technology skills and willingness to learn new tools.
• Proven ability to build client relationships with strong communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional client service handling requests and account maintenance.
• Review and process client documents and resolve complex account issues.
• Assist with crafting financial plans for clients.
• Develop client mailings, communications and events.
• Facilitate transfers of funds and checks; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Seek to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide general support including phone, correspondence and scheduling.
• Adhere to branch, firm and compliance policies and procedures.
• Take on additional projects as assigned.

Skills

SIE and Series 7 eligibility

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Regulatory environment understanding

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

D.A. Davidson, an employee‑owned Financial Services firm, is seeking an exceptionally sharp, motivated and detail‑oriented Client Associate to join our team. In this team‑critical role, you will work alongside Financial Professionals to provide outstanding client service and support. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in the financial services industry in an environment of continual growth and development.

If you have a passion for creating an exceptional client experience, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and relish detail and accuracy, we want to hear from you!

Primary Qualifications

• Eager to advance and grow in the Financial Services Industry ‑ Opportunity to complete the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and FINRA General Securities Representative (Series 7) Exam and Uniform Securities State Law Exam (Series 66 [or Series 63/65]).
• High school graduate or comparable work experience. Post‑secondary education preferred.
• Solid technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) and the desire to learn and leverage innovative technologies to optimize the client experience.
• Proven ability to build client/customer relationships including excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to accurately perform semi‑advanced math.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple demands and competing priorities in a deadline‑oriented environment.

Primary Duties

• Provide extraordinarily professional and courteous client service managing client requests, account maintenance and effectively articulating certain requirements in a regulatory environment.
• Review, maintain and process account documents and information as well as solve complex issues and assignments related to client accounts and transactions including suspicious activity.
• Assist with crafting comprehensive financial plans for current and prospective clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing periodic client mailings, communications and events.
• Facilitate the transfer of client funds and/or securities and the issuance of checks upon request.
• Seek to innovate and streamline processes.
• Provide general support, including but not limited to phone, correspondence, appointments, filing and other projects as assigned.
• Adherence to all branch, firm and compliance policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What we offer

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift‑matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

D.A. Davidson has been in business for 90 years! As an employee‑owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.