Client Associate

KDS Strategic Search Group; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KDS Strategic Search Group is seeking an experienced Registered Client Service Associate (Senior level) to join an established Wealth Management team at a leading global financial services firm. You will support Financial Advisors and their clients through personalized service, account onboarding, and day-to-day account management.

The ideal candidate is a polished communicator who takes ownership of requests, follows through consistently, and enjoys hands-on client service and operational work

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant Client Associate or wealth management client service experience; more experienced candidates will be considered.
• Experience with account opening, documentation, maintenance, transfers and transaction processing.
• Polished communication and professional client presence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with reliable follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative through completion.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide responsive, professional support to clients and Financial Advisors.
• Take ownership of client requests from initial inquiry through resolution.
• Prepare materials and account information for client meetings and portfolio reviews.
• Provide securities quotes and process authorized transactions in accordance with firm policies.
• Anticipate service needs and proactively address outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established compliance procedures.

Connaissances

Client service

Communication

Organization

Follow-through

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Outils

Series 7

Series 66

Series 63

Series 65

Description du poste

Amazing Opportunity to join a top Wealth Mgmt. Group with top-tier financial services. In this position, you will work at one of the best-known global financial services firms and directly support the best-performing High-Net-Worth Wealth Managers.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Client Service Associate (or Senior level) to join an established Wealth Management team at a leading global financial services firm. This role supports Financial Advisors and their clients through personalized service, account onboarding, transaction processing, and day-to-day account management. The ideal candidate is a highly polished communicator who takes ownership of requests, follows through consistently, and enjoys hands-on client service and operational work.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Service:

• Provide responsive, professional support to clients and Financial Advisors.
• Take ownership of client requests from initial inquiry through resolution.
• Prepare materials and account information for client meetings and portfolio reviews.
• Provide securities quotes and process authorized transactions in accordance with firm policies.
• Anticipate service needs and proactively address outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established compliance procedures.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for client inquiries and service requests.
• Work closely with Financial Advisors to deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience.
• Keep clients and team members informed of account activity, outstanding documentation, and next steps.
• Coordinate with compliance, branch personnel, and internal business partners to resolve issues.
• Build client trust through clear communication, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.

Operational Service:

• Manage account opening and maintenance, including collecting, reviewing, and submitting required documentation.
• Coordinate account transfers, retirement account rollovers, and money movement requests.
• Process authorized trades across equities, mutual funds, fixed income, and private investments.
• Prepare account reports and supporting materials for portfolio reviews.
• Track pending requests, resolve processing issues, and ensure timely completion.
• Handle daily administrative and operational responsibilities while managing competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Active Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, required upon hire.
• Ideally 3–5 years of relevant Client Associate or wealth management client service experience; more experienced candidates will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with account opening, documentation, account maintenance, transfers, and transaction processing.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a polished, professional client presence.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and own tasks through completion.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.