Client Experience Associate SAFE Act, AVP - Houston, Texas

Citi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,360 - 131,040; Full time

Job summary

Citi, based in Houston, seeks a seasoned onboarding specialist to improve processes and ensure a seamless client experience in collaboration with Sales, KYC, and product teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in wealth management or financial services, with FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or 63/65) certifications, and a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 years in wealth management or financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• High engagement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge related to onboarding to monitor, assess, and evaluate processes and data.
• Partners with sales teams and liaises with KYC, Account Opening and product partners to fulfill client requests with strong communication.
• Ensures all documentation is current, accurate, and complete.
• Supports clients navigating KYC/onboarding and account opening processes while evaluating moderately complex issues.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise and can influence decisions through guidance and facilitation.
• Assesses and escalates risk to safeguard Citi's reputation and assets by ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66 or Series 63 & 65

Job description

This is a seasoned professional role responsible for applying in-depth disciplinary knowledge to improve processes and workflows within the Banking, Credit and Investments platform. They ensure a seamless and differentiated experience in partnership with sales teams and integrate subject matter and industry expertise, requiring a thorough understanding of how different areas coordinate to achieve overall business objectives. This role requires internal collaboration partnering with sales teams and liaising with internal partners (KYC, Account Opening and product partners) to fulfill client requests.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge related to onboarding in order to complete monitoring, assessment, analysis, and evaluation of processes and data, which includes identifying policy gaps, formulating recommendations, researching and interpreting information, and identifying data inconsistencies to define business issues.
• Partners with sales teams, and liaises with internal partners (KYC, Account Opening and product partners) to fulfill client requests while maintaining constant communication. Provides the highest level of customer service and teamwork.
• Ensures all documentation is current, accurate, and complete, fulfilling requests promptly.
• Supports clients navigating the KYC/onboarding and account opening processes while evaluating moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact.
• Demonstrates subject matter and industry expertise, and an ability to break down information systematically and influences decisions through advice, counsel, and facilitation, directly affecting team performance and supports the training and development of peers.
• Assesses and escalates risk in business decisions, safeguarding the firm's reputation and assets (Citigroup, clients) by ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. This involves adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and transparently reporting control issues.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for prior experience in wealth management or other financial services roles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• High degree of engagement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certifications: Requires FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 & 65), or must be obtained within 150 days.

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Salary & Benefits

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $87 360,00 - $131 040,00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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